Medical Assistant - South Austin
Company: Texas Health Action
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit
organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming,
quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with
an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV.
THA's programs include Kind Clinic, Waterloo Counseling Center, and
TeleKind (telemedicine services). Read more about THA here:
http://texashealthaction.org.Texas Health Action is seeking a
Medical Assistant at our South Austin Kind Clinic to aid with the
delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of
operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator.What
you would do: 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 Foster
teamwork within the clinic Participate in staff, planning,
in-service, and other meetings as needed. Perform other duties as
assigned How you would describe your skills: You have a passion and
connection to the communities we serve You "love" what you do, you
seek to serve mission Listening is one of your key strengths You
love team building You feel comfortable with technology and
learning new software You are the model of the organization's
values and people can readily point to you as an example of how to
'be' You balance People and Process You have an attention to detail
but can see the big picture You value great benefits and a mission
driven work culture RequirementsYour previous work life and
education must include: High school diploma or GED Completion of an
accredited Medical Assistant program, formal medical services
training in the United States Armed Forces, or additional formal
medical training/experience Phlebotomy Certification BLS
Certification within 90 days of hire (if not current at time of
hire) Your previous work life and education ideally include:
Bilingual English/Spanish Experience in HIV testing, HIV services,
STI testing, and treatment clinic 2+ years of experience in working
with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ or other marginalized
populations Working knowledge of infection control and universal
precautions Familiarity with testing performed in a CLIA-waived
laboratory Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD) Paid
Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays) Short Term & Long Term
Disability Training & Development Family Leave (Maternity,
Paternity)
Keywords: Texas Health Action, Austin , Medical Assistant - South Austin, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
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