Medical Assistant
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STARTING RATE: $17.34 per hourSUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Women's Health Program Manager, this position serves as the Medical Assistant for the Women's Health Program. Performs clinical work under the supervision of a physician, NP, PA, or RN.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES* Interview patients and record medical history.* Documents all interactions with patients in the electronic medical record including patient information, vitals, etc.* Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA requirements.* Measure patients' vital signs such as blood pressure and weight.* Participates in and attends team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings, in-service training, committees, and other related activities as needed.* Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests.* Maintains levels of all supplies required to provide patient care and submits orders for medical supplies for the clinic as necessary.* Provides immunizations as needed.* Ensures timely completion of administrative tasks, including reporting activities, maintenance of medical supply inventory reports, and other routine paperwork.* Assists provider with examinations.* Participates in public health emergency preparedness responses.* Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSRequires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, and certification as a Medical Assistant with a minimum of 12 months experience. Experience working with an electronic medical record system is preferred. Bilingual preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation with current insurance is required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Knowledge of the ten essential functions of public health.* Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.* Skills in Phlebotomy.* Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes as well as electronic medical records.* Skills in operating small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line telephone systems.* Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.* Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.* Ability to travel out of town for training and seminars.* Ability to work an after-hours schedule as required.* Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-###-####.