Medical Assistant Specialist

PermiaCare; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

PermiaCare is seeking a Medical Assistant Specialist to support the Mental Health Clinic, taking vitals, preparing patients, and assisting physicians.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CNA or CMA certification, and at least 6 months healthcare experience. A Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for site visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; CNA or CMA certification.
• At least 6 months healthcare experience.
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment drug screen; Texas driver’s license required.
• Valid Texas CNA or CMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face services: take BP, weight, BMI, etc., and record in EHR.
• Assist with telemed appointments.
• Facilitate treatment and care plans by referrals.
• Provide backup for Nurse and interact with patients.
• Record patient history and current health details.
• Educate patients on treatment and care plans.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment.
• Enter accurate documentation within required timeframe.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and data security.
• Maintain reliable on-site attendance and professionalism.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

EHR data entry

Patient communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or CMA certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

EHR

Job description

Salary: $14.67 per hour.Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: M-Th 7:30am - 5:30pm;Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required: Y

Settings: office

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Medical Assistant Specialistis responsible for facilitating basic medical and non-medical aspects of apatient's treatment at the Mental Health Clinic. This is achieved throughcollaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members and providingphysical and psychological support to patients.The Medical Assistant Specialist collects and maintains record of apatient's vitals, height, weight, and BMI. This position provides the physicianwith data to appropriately treat patients on anti-psychotic medications toreduce symptoms, achieve a higher level of functioning and/or discharge fromactive treatment.

This position works independently,under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodicmeetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHERQUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED. CNA or CMAcertification.

Experience Required: At least 6 months experience in a healthcaresetting.

Registration, Certification,Licensure or other Qualifications Required:

• Must maintain a valid TexasDriver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable toPermiaCare's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal historyand background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid and current Texas CertifiedNursing Aide (CNA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide face-to-face services toinclude taking blood pressure readings, weight, BMI, temperature, and recordingthis data in the EHR.
• Assist with facilitating telemedappointments.
• Facilitate treatment and careplans recommended by physician by making internal and external referrals.
• Provide back up for Nurse:
• Assess, observe, provideintervention, and speak to patients.
• Record details and symptoms ofpatient history and current health
• Prepare patient for treatment.
• Operate and monitor medicalequipment.
• Educate patients on treatment andcare plans.
• Meet unit performance measures ortargets.
• Enter accurate and appropriatedocumentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality ofsensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected healthinformation in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, andestablished procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliablephysical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptnessare required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistencyand completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect,and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct andStandards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effectivework relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors,co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectfulbehavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly withsupervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in atimely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phonemessages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean workingenvironment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions andinteractions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism whenrepresenting PermiaCare and the program in the community.
• Maintain compliance with legalrequirements and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain valid and currentdriver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliabletransportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.
• Complete all training as assignedprior to due date.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

(these duties are not designated as essential for the purposesof ADA; they are still required duties):

• Fill in for other nursing staff asneeded.
• Participate in team meeting orstaffings.
• Participate in communityactivities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
• Participate in workgroups andcommittees as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ANDCOMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of mental illness andtreatment.
• General knowledge of nursing.
• Ability to function decisively inemergency situations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability toprotect confidentiality.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express self clearlyand effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional customer serviceskills, including positive attitude.
• Dependable attendance andpunctuality.
• Knowledge of trauma informedtheories, principles and practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability todifferent work environments.
• Excellent computer skills,including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Reading and comprehending.
• Reasoning and analyzing.
• Ability to coordinate with variousinter-agency personnel.
• Ability to fulfill PMAB andCPR/First Aid requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills,including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.
• Ability to display comfort ininteracting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economicbackgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminaljustice organizations, as needed.
• Ability to acquire and utilize newskills as the job requires.
• Ability to work cooperatively andproductively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons atall levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain highlyconfidential information.
• Ability to remain calm instressful situations.
• Ability to plan and schedule workand implement directives without constant supervision.
• Model professionalism byappropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.
• Ability to drive personal and/orcompany vehicle. This position mayrequire travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/orlocations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This position may require transport of agencyindividuals and/or individuals served.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities Required:

• Light Carrying, under 15 lbs
• Walking
• Standing
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Ability to see
• Hearing (with aid)
• Ability to write
• Ability to count
• Ability to read
• Ability to tell time

Other (specify): driving required. May require some travelafter hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS:

• Travel
• Inside
• Working closely with others
• Working alone

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring andretaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer,making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteranstatus, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state orfederal law.

This job description is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities maychange or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This jobdescription does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.