Immunization Medical Assistant - Client Service Specialist, Mobile - Harris County
Houston, TX
About the Job
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Medical Assistant-Client Support Specialist (MA-CSS) will support clinical health services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Family Planning Service programs. Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the CHS Advanced Practice Provider, the CHS MA-CSS will be responsible for performing both front and back office duties all clinical tasks are in accordance with all Harris County Public Health policies and procedures as delegated by the CHS Advanced Practice Provider. Also performing clerical front desk duties to support the clinic operations flow.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Medical Assistant-Client Support Specialist (MA-CSS) will support clinical health services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Family Planning Service programs. Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the CHS Advanced Practice Provider, the CHS MA-CSS will be responsible for performing both front and back office duties all clinical tasks are in accordance with all Harris County Public Health policies and procedures as delegated by the CHS Advanced Practice Provider. Also performing clerical front desk duties to support the clinic operations flow.
This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager. This position will work with our Mobile Immunization & Mobile Health Services Team, and will travel throughout Harris County.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with patient appointments by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), urine collection, pregnancy tests, lead testing, vital signs, & gathering patient histories.
- Perform clinic front office duties; scheduling, answering phone, and checking patients in/out as needed.
- Prepares and labels all patient specimens for transport to appropriate laboratories.
- Provides in-room support for all clinical staff during the clinic visits as needed, including assisting the provider during procedures.
- Maintains laboratory and exam rooms in a neat, clean, and orderly manner in accordance with infection control policies, and complete monthly inventory.
- Assists in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the HCPH electronic medical record system (Epic), Microsoft Excel, and any other related programs/sites.
- Support the coordination of scheduling patients to receive services from Multidisciplinary team members.
- Interviews client to collect required information for eligibility determination, using grant and payor guidelines.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Location: Houston, Texas
Agency: Public Health Services
Source : Harris County