Medical Assistant

General Description

Assist the Health Department in the performance of clinical duties and treatment of clients. Perform technical nursing functions. Participates as a member of the Public Health Preparedness Response Team (PHPRT); shall respond to all bio-terrorism events or large disease outbreaks and other Public Health emergencies anywhere in the state. Will be required to be "on-call" as assigned or during an event.

Examples of Work Performed

Participates in all off-site, temporary, evening, weekend, and/or overnight vaccination activities as assigned

Dispenses preventive treatments/prophylaxis or vaccinations and ensure that all required documentation is complete

Follows standards and protocols related to vaccine accountability and safety

Prepares supplies and provides transport for staff and/or vaccines as related to vaccination activities as assigned

Provides patient registration assistance and participate in other vaccine activities or functions (i.e., traffic control, pre-screening, temperature checks, etc.) as assigned

Assists in the development and implementation of training and education materials to support vaccine education for providers, partners, and the general public

Participates in after-action debrief for clinics with Clinic Operations Team Lead

Provides training, feedback, and quality assurance interventions to partners and stakeholders regarding vaccination storage, handling, transport, and administration

Provides support in the evaluation, analysis and preparation of all required reporting and operations related to vaccination planning

Applies principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control diseases

Responsible for maintaining situational awareness of all upcoming vaccination activities and participating in related work to further mitigation strategies and improve vaccine throughput

Completes data entry to support vaccination and clinic data reporting and records

Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

One academic year from an accredited college or university in a related field.

One (1) year of experience as a medical assistant.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques

Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others

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01

Do you have one (1) academic year from an accredited college or university in a related field?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have one (1) year of experience as a medical assistant?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a certification as a Registered Medical Assistant?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have a current CPR certification?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/