Medical Assistant (Central Austin)

Job Summary
THA's Kind Clinic Medical Assistant will aid with the delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator.

Core Functions:

Effectively room and prepare patients for clinic visit.
Obtain and record patient medical histories, including allergies, family, social and surgical history and other information for medical records.
Acquire vital signs.
Assist with phlebotomy and lab specimen processing as needed during clinic hours of operation.
Dispense medication and provide STI treatments to include injections in accordance with clinician directive and existing Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs).
Act as a liaison between the laboratory, clinician, and patients.
Evaluate provider requests for accuracy and completeness, orders, verify labeling/identification, and follow appropriate protocol in handling specimens.
Thoroughly clean/stock exam rooms.
Assist clinic staff and Clinic Administrator in monitoring inventory levels and verifies receipt of supplies in accordance with established policies and procedure.
Utilize and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operation.
Complete annual clinical competencies.
Maintain a system of confidentiality according to clinic’s policies and procedures and per HIPAA guidelines.
Participate in staff planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

List two to five measurable tasks that are key to indicating satisfactory performance in this role:

Adherence to all clinical and administrative protocols for role.

Adherence to all privacy and ethical protocols of organization

Participation in continuous improvement initiatives

Education and/or Licensure:

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Certificate of Registration as a Medical Assistant, or formal medical services training in the United States Armed Forces preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must be obtained no later than two days after hire date.
Texas Phlebotomy Certification required within 2 days of hire (if not current at time of hire).

Experience:

2+ years direct patient care experience. Working knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
Familiarity with a CLIA-waived laboratory testing a strong plus.
Experience with LGBTQIA+ and/or other marginalized communities a strong plus.
Microsoft Office Skills with an ability to become familiar with company specific programs or software.

Additional Requirements – Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable. Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crises or resistant or negative toward organizations.
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.
Must be able to work productively with other departments and employees.
Ability to work with professionals from various partners and organizations.
Usually works forty (40) hours per week, some weekends may be required.
Ability to successfully manage conflict, negotiating “win-win” solutions.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze.
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another.
While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Parental Leave
Longevity Pay

Applicant Information

Submitting official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses may be required prior to final offer. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position may be needed for employment verification.
The applicant selected for employment is subject to a pre-employment background check. A history of conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. Applicants with a history of conviction may be considered on a case-by-case basis, after individualized assessment of factors including the nature of the conviction, the job duties and responsibilities, the length of time since the conviction, and evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

EEO Statement: Texas Health Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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