Medical Assistant, CMC - Michael Unit
Company: The University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Tennessee Colony
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the
healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)and the Texas Juvenile
Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY: To provide diversified
administrative, clerical, and technical assistance/service, as well
as supportive, age specific, and developmentally appropriate
patient care functions for assigned clinical areawithin a
correctional healthcare facility through electronic information
systems management, medical records processing, delegated medical
tasking, or materials inventory/procurement activities. Performs
functions based upon the appropriate standards, policies and
procedures, and security considerations of UTMB CMC and TDCJ.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position may perform any of, or
potentially all of, the following functions based on the specific
needs of assigned area: Administrative Functions:
- Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data,
generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special
administrative analyses.
- Performs facility administrative support tasks including but
not limited to filing, mail functions, faxing and typing
correspondence.
- Executes some degree of complex administrative support duties
involving the exercise of independent judgment giving general
directions and supervision.
- Operates data entry system for entry, tracking and
reporting.
- Performs related duties as required. Medical Record Functions:
- Retrieves and maintains a tracking system for all medical
record charts located on the facility
- Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, and
files records and forms upon completion of use.
- Files medical records and loose-leaf record elements (x-rays,
copies, etc.) upon completion of use.
- Performs related duties as required. Materials Management
Functions:
- Receives, stores, distributes and inventories materials
including but not limited to narcotic-based medicines and medical
supplies.
- Maintains proper inventory levels and stock records in a
facility supply storeroom or warehouse.
- Fills requisitions, work orders and supplies requests,
returning expired/unused supplies to vendors for credit.
- Maintains facility equipment and executes work orders as
necessary.
- Performs related duties as required. Medically Delegated
Functions:
- Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN
staff.
- Demonstrates competency to perform basic clinic type tasks
outlined in approved the Competency Based Orientation Tool.
- Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic
setting.
- Obtains vital signs.
- Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and
feces.
- Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION:
Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail
or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required;
pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Applicant must meet one of the following
requirements:
- Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by an
organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Graduate of a medical assistant program in an institution
accredited by a Regional Accrediting Commission or by a national
accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of
Education.
- Graduate of a formal medical services training program of the
United States Armed Forces. Or
- Employed in the profession of medical assisting for a minimum
of five (5) years, no more than two (2) years of which may have
been as an instructor in a postsecondary medical assistant program.
And
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must obtain certification through American Association of
Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistants (RMA)
through American Medical Technologist (AMT) within 12 months of
employment. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work
experience.Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to
provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability,
veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional
policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction
is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health
takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities,
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation
Keywords: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Tyler , Medical Assistant, CMC - Michael Unit, Healthcare , Tennessee Colony, Texas
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