Medical Assistant (MA), (Refugee Health) - 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.
Brief Position Overview:
The Medical Assistant supports patient care services provided by the Refugee Clinic. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with all Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Refugee Health Screening Program protocols. This position will work with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient, patient-centered daily clinic operations while providing comprehensive public health services to all Harris County Public Health Refugee Clinic patients seeking refugee health screening services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with program health screening by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), urine collection, pregnancy tests, lead testing and vital signs.
Prepare and label samples (stools for parasite, blood, sputum, etc.) for transport to appropriate laboratories.
Provide in-room support for all clinical staff during the clinic visits as needed.
Maintains laboratory and exam rooms in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
Inventories supplies and forms; submits items for ordering (via designated software and contract laboratory) as needed.
Assist in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the program EMR, Microsoft Excel, and any other related software.
Stock the clinic with all the equipment necessary for client screening. Assist with rotating dated stock to prevent loss.
Make home visits when necessary to retrieve medical records and obtain consents and/or collect specimens.
Perform quality assurance on all needed medical equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
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.