Health assistant Jobs in Houston, TX

Job Summary :

The Medical Assistant will provide routine technical duties and assist with other related tasks involved in providing quality patient care and services directed toward restoration of health and wellness, and health promotion.

This individual is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all patients, aiding the on-site Provider with normal routine clinic activities. The Medical Assistant will obtain patient intake information and histories, ensure that consents have been signed, and respond to all patient request (i.e., prescription refills, etc.). All responsibilities are structured in accordance with the Patent Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Adhere to standard of care, processes, and protocols per type of patient visit.
• Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as : blood pressure, blood glucose, height, weight, temperature, pulse, and respirations as directed by established clinical protocols.
• Direct patient to a clean available room, follow proper intake order while using proper terminology and maintaining accurate and confidential records (vitals, Veradigm, dashboard, exam form, and screenings)
• Present patient report back to provider using proper medical terminology
• Assess immunization records and refer for immunization as needed to meet Department of State Health Services guidelines, while using appropriate stock
• Complete orders per standard of care or as documented in electronic health record by provider. (EKG, CLIA waived tests, lab draws, medication administration, vaccines, breathing treatment, fetal non-stress test, ear lavage, wound wrapping, FIT cards, referrals etc.)
• Gather needed supplies, equipment and set up as directed per standard of care or provider
• Assist providers with examination, procedures and treatments as directed.
• Create Referrals as ordered by provider
• Perform in-house testing using aseptic technique, document results and notify patient in timely manner : Flu, Strep, Mono, Covid, Cepheid, UPT, RSV.
• Perform Hearing and vision Testing with documentation
• Ability to use Bi-directional interface with IMMTRAC to import vaccine records
• Send Medication refill request through Veradigm to provider
• Ability to upload Medical Records in patient’s chart
• Placement of RTO’s in chart as directed by provider
• Ability to navigate crisis protocol
• Assist with interpretation as needed including verbal and written
• Inform site lead when inventory is low
• Participates in code response duties as assigned by site lead
• Discharge patient with instructions as defined by provider (review discharge instructions with site lead as needed)
• Upon discharge schedule patient for follow up visit chronic, acute, or well and verify pharmacy
• Assist patient in identifying barriers that may prevent them from completing their treatment
• Ensure rooms are cleaned after discharge and are always properly stocked.
• Ensure all areas of clinic are clean and orderly
• Participates in identified performance improvement initiatives
• Perform cleaning, packing, and sterilization of instruments as directed. (May include using autoclave)
• Conducts daily walk through, Fridge / Freezer temperatures, cleanliness of clinics and EOC logs as assigned
• Ability to conduct Spirometry Testing as order by provider
• Performs comprehensive “patient education” as per standards of care or provider
• Communicates provider disposition to patient regarding labs, diagnostic testing and / or procedures within 72 hours
• Lead Team Huddle with assigned provider and MA
• Preceptor for new hire Medical Assistants
• Perform Prior Authorization in Veradigm (ePA), via Fax or Cover meds
• Send medications in Veradigm per standard of care once signed off by site lead and / or clinical development manager
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider
• Other duties, as assigned and within scope

"Putting Our Heart into Your Care"

MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a local healthcare provider dedicated to providing excellence in care and service. We currently operate in Brazoria, Harris, and Galveston counties.

MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a healthcare organization with 14 locations throughout the greater Houston area that offers multiple services for whole-person care.