Medical Assistant – Katy Spring Branch Community Health Center

Spring Branch Community Health Center; Katy (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

CME allowance

PTO + paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Spring Branch Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations, documentation, and patient education. The MA will prepare patients, assist with procedures, manage supplies, and ensure a safe, clean environment.

Ideal candidates have a CMA or MA certification, BLS, and bilingual English/Spanish skills, with previous FQHC or similar setting experience. Availability for varied shifts is required, and the role supports SBCHC’s mission to serve vulnerable

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certificate; CMA preferred.
• Current BLS or equivalent.
• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers or similar is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• OB experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administer medications as ordered, following Standing Orders.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the EHR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during exams.
• Maintain rooms and supplies, ensure infection control and safety.
• Obtain consent forms and vaccination screening information.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality and SBCHC policies.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

OB experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

Job Purpose/Summary:The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direction and supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The MA is primarily responsible for encounter documentation, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting medical providers during examinations. The MA also assists in maintaining supplies, supporting a safe and clean environment, as well as supports, and acknowledges SBCHC’s Mission and Vision. The MA will work directly with vulnerable populations including but not limited to Communities of Color, Women with Children, Pediatrics, Youth, Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness, People Living with HIV/AIDS, and individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders (SUDs) including co-occurring issues.

Policy: It is the policy of SBCHC that MAs must perform duties that are only within limitations of the scope of practice and in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the Medical Board of Texas. It is the responsibility of the MA to know their limitations and abide by the regulatory standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Administer medication orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally, rectally, or by intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injection (injections require additional training).

2. Completes prior authorizations for medication and imaging orders, and call in refills to a pharmacy under the direct supervision of the medical provider per Standing Orders – Prescription Refills.

3. Documents patient encounter intake based on visit type appropriately and accurately into the electronic health record. Collect and record patient data such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, height and weight, pain management, and IPV screening tool. Documentation may include but not limited to: social history, family history, surgical history, medical history, gynecology, and obstetrics history.

4. Performs procedures including but not limited to administering injections, collecting specimens, electrocardiogram, hearing test, vision tests, in-house point of care testing, lab draws, and ear lavage.

5. Apply and remove bandages and dressing to superficial incisions or lacerations; apply orthopedic appliances such as knee immobilizers, envelope slings, and similar devices. Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.

6. Prepare patients for and assist the licensed healthcare professional in examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites.

7. Monitors pending referrals, notifies patients of lab results and diagnostic results based on providers written orders, obtains consult notes, and documents attempts within eClinicalWorks.

8. Maintains cleanliness and supplies in each patient room, completes room checklists, and notifies appropriate personnel of clinical supply shortages. Disinfects all medical equipment and exam room tables and surfaces after each patient encounter.

9. Completes sterilization by autoclave, autoclave maintenance, including spore testing weekly. (requires additional training)

10. Completes daily huddles with care teams, including providers.

11. Administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency.

12. Prepare charts by completing pre visit planning including ensuring lab result retrieval, medical record retrieval, vaccination history, etc.

13. Obtains consents for treatment, and reviewing vaccine screening checklist forms.

14. Upholds strict patient confidentiality requirements required by federal and state law.

15. Maintains strict scope of practice. See Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.

16. Actively provide willingness to help and maintain professional relationships with coworkers.

17. Perform other duties as assigned, within scope of practice.

18. Attend all staff meetings and mandatory In Service meetings.

19. Observe and acknowledge all SBCHC policies and procedures, including all emergency and disaster response responsibilities.

20. Participates in Compliance, Risk and Safety, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.

21. Always greet patients, visitors, and clinical staff in a courteous and respectful manner; respond to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills; consistently handle all requests in a positive manner.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of approved high school or GED equivalent
• Medical assistant certificate, Certified Medical Assistant Certificate strongly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS equivalent
• Medical Assistant experience within Federally Qualified Health Center’s or equivalent preferred
• Multi-lingual, English/Spanish required
• OB experience preferred

Available for all shifts/assignments and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends

BENEFITS

Financial & Loan Repayment Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with employer matching
• License and BLS renewal reimbursement

Insurance & Protection

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• FTCA malpractice coverage

Time Off & Professional Growth

• PTO plus paid holidays
• Additional PTO accrual based on years of service
• CME allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance

• No holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Collaborative leadership structure