Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs various direct patient care activities, treatments, related non professional services and duties assigned that are necessary in caring for the personal safety and comfort of patients. Assists providers, physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties within the scope of employment as credentialed and privileged under ETCHS' current CPI process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Clinical:

1. Interacts with ETCHSI personnel, nurses and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care; clarifies instructions as needed.

2. Assists in providing quality care in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient being served according to ETCHSI policy and procedures while providing privacy to patients.

3. Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, obtains patient medical history, vital signs, and prepares chart for clinician visits. Maintains accurate and complete records reflecting care rendered; i.e., patient's medical record, logs and encounter form.

4. Ensures all related reports, labs, and information is filled out and available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.

5. Performs routine screening tests such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.

6. Identifies and responds promptly to changes in patient's condition and/or clinic environment.

7. Maintains work areas and exam rooms in a clean and orderly fashion. Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.

8. Maintains cost control of patient supplies by eliminating excessive waste. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; requesting purchases and verifying receipt.

9. Organizes job duties and takes initiative in resolving problems/conflicts which enables timely completion of quality work.

10. Has knowledge of medical terminology and uses appropriate abbreviations.

11. Administers all medications accurately using the five (5) rights, documenting medications according to ETCHSI policy and procedures.

12. Performs all laboratory functions upon completion of laboratory skill assessment.

a. Performs lab procedures as ordered by clinic providers.

b. Maintains a clean, well-stocked lab area, as assigned.

13. Uses proper telephone etiquette.

14. Does not make or receive excessive personal calls.

15. If bilingual, translates in Spanish between non-Spanish speaking staff and Spanish speaking patients as requested.

16. Schedules follow-up appointments for patients.

17. Performs a variety of clerical functions; i.e., copying and compiling packets of forms, and education materials

18. Performs all other duties as assigned.

19. If bilingual, translates in Spanish between non-Spanish speaking staff and Spanish speaking patients as requested.

EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Prefer certification as a Medical Assistant.

SKILLS:

Must have good communication skills. Must be able to understand moderately complex written and/or oral instructions and maintain working relationships with other employees. Experience giving injections and oral medications preferred. Must have the ability to react calmly in an emergency situation. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols. Requires the use of various pieces of medical equipment. Requires the use of office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephones, fax machine and copiers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

LICENSURE: Maintains certifications and all trainings as required by ETCHS' credentialing/privileging process.

ETCHSI offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)/ paid holidays
• Retirement plan

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Applications are available at the following locations:

· Website: www.etchc.com

· 1309 S. University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964

· 1210 Douglass Road, Nacogdoches, TX 75964

· 1717 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904

· 4604 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Or

Mail a resume, , to:

ETCHSI Human Resources

PO Box 632040

Nacogdoches, TX 75963-2040

ETCHS is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) corporation and an EEOE. This non-profit corporation is a Health Center Program grantee through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Section 330(e) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. §254b). ETCHS is deemed to be an employee of the US Public Health Service (PHS) under 42 U.S.C. §§233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including professional liability claims, for itself and its covered individuals acting within ETCHS’ approved scope of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person