PRN Medical Assistant

40 National Emergency Management and Response; Texas; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National EMR seeks talented and hard‑working individuals to assist impacted communities and first responders on an “as needed” basis as reservist employees. Reservists form an elite all‑hazards response cadre available to work intermittently and deploy within 24‑48 hours.

The cadre helps keep National EMR ready to deploy the right people in emergencies. These deployments could include hurricane responses, mass shootings, wildfire responses, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification required; BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns to the chain of command.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems for training.
• Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s).
• Perform all administrative duties of the clinic or designated site(s) in accordance with National EMR policies and procedures.
• Administer and execute assigned medical services as prescribed by a provider and applying best practice guidelines.
• Complete accurate documentation of activities performed in accordance with policies and standards.
• Communicate effectively with health care providers and be a liaison between medical and residential divisions.
• Maintain inventory of medications/supplies and ensure proper storage and dating.
• Dispose of unused and expired medications according to protocols.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Front office experience

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICS100

ICS200

ICS700

ICS800

ICS300

ICS400

Job description

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certification

Medical Assistant Certification required. Must be eligible to work nationwide. BLS certification required. ACLS and PALS preferred.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in a healthcare setting is required. One (1) year of experience in front office work in a healthcare setting is preferred.

RequiredICSCourses

• ICS100 – Introduction to Incident Command Systems
• ICS200 –ICS for single resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS700 – National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Introduction
• ICS800 – National Response Framework, An Introduction
• ICS300 – IntermediateICS for Expanding Incidents (must be completed upon hire)
• ICS400 – AdvancedICS Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents (must be completed upon hire)

Courses may be waived upon hire, but must be completed within 3 months of hire or terminated due to noncompliance.

Summary

National EMR seeks talented and hard‑working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an “as needed” basis as reservist employees. Reservists are part of an elite all‑hazards response cadre available to work intermittently and deploy within 24‑48 hours. The cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation. These situations could include hurricane responses, mass shootings, wildfire responses, and more. National EMR does not guarantee length or frequency of deployments. You will be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Pay is based on the job classification as determined by National EMR.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
2. Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
3. Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self‑improvement, mission‑specifics, or Just‑In‑Time (JIT) training.
4. Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s), to ensure all required duties meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices established by local, state, and federal partners.
5. Perform all administrative duties of the clinic or designated site(s) in accordance with National EMR policies and procedures.
6. Administer and execute assigned medical services for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and applying best practice guidelines to include but not limited to medication administration, and well and sick child visits.
7. Complete accurate documentation of activities performed in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.
8. Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.
9. Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date and properly stored.
10. Dispose of all unused and expired medications properly according to established protocols.
11. Maintain electronic medical health care records.
12. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior when observing clients and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.
13. Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.
14. Assist in medical intake process in collaboration with other medical staff.
15. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and National EMR confidentiality protocol and procedures.
16. Assist with distributing daily medical list to all designated staff.
17. Participate in transport of clients to and from the medical clinic for medical appointments.
18. Implement National EMR safety protocols including evacuating with clients and other staff in case of an emergency.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Maintain current certification for Medical Assistant.
2. Must be willing to obtain additional licenses/certifications as needed/required.
3. Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
4. Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
5. Demonstrate the ability to:

• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.
• Maintain professional people skills and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
• Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite).
• Be detail oriented and organized.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two‑way radio, satellite, etc.).
• Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
• Work extended hours and/or non‑traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).

Must provide current physical‑medical release and proof of immunizations, exemptions, or declinations for the following:

• Influenza
• MMR
• Varicella
• HepB
• HepA
• Tetanus
• PPD, IGRA, or Chest X‑ray
• Meningococcal (preferred)

Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.