The Medical Assistant in an integral part of the healthcare team. The MA assists the healthcare team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality care, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages in trained areas of competencies; assisting in the lab and pharmacy as appropriate; working with all healthcare personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care. 

 Duties and Responsibilities The Medical Assistance performs the following duties as assigned: Provides Administrative Services 

• Answering phones and responding to email, fax, and phone inquiries as instructed Utilizing technical computer skills during daily tasks
• ICD-10/CPT Medical Coding 
• Insurance referral and verification 
• Maintaining and keeping records organized 
• Scheduling appointments 

Clinical Services 

• Vital signs
• Vision screening
• Positioning and draping patients Patient medical history 
• Asepsis and infection control 
• Assist physician during exams 
• First Aid
• Exam tray preparations
• CPR/AED 
• Bio-hazard/waste and OSHA regulation Autoclaving 
• Hot/cold packs 
• Inventory control 
• Sterile Techniques 
• Therapeutic Care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

• Is familiar with PCMH standards and works as part of the medical team to provide patient-centered care. 
• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation. 
• Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the 
• Center’s current operational protocols. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations. Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs. Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, center staff, and the general public. 
• Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients 
• Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers. 
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources. 

Required

Bilingual (English and Spanish) 

Credentials and Experience

Required 

 Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification

Preferred

•  (1) year of practice experience as a MA giving direct patient care. 
• Certified Medial Assistant