Medical Assistant - PSJA Employee Clinic

Medical Assistant

Reports to :

Health Services Director

Department : Health Services

Pay Grade : CI-2 @ 240 days

Funding Source : Local

Qualifications

Education / Certification :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Certified Nurse Assistant / Medical Assistant Certification

Must have a car, driver's license, and liability insurance.

Experience :

one (1) year healthcare experience, preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships - Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism - Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics - Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise - Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision - Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results - Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration - Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action - Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity - Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders - Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment - Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement

Manages change - Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision

Champions solutions - Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes - Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Welcomes patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone and answering inquiries.
• Answer phone calls and respond to emails.
• Assists ill or distraught patients as necessary. Communicates with family members when necessary for transportation.
• Maintains reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS or assists other staff members as needed.
• Works with a team of doctors, practitioners, and nurses to provide quality patient care.
• Assists with routine blood work and blood draws.
• Assist with setting up flu vaccine clinics and routine blood work draws at PSJA schools for employees and students covered by PSJA insurance.
• Determine who is covered for services by communicating with PSJA Employee Benefits.
• Communicates concerns with Health Services Director.
• An understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPPA and OSHA.

It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used :

Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals

Posture :

Prolonged sitting; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion :

Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

Lifting :

Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment :

Work is performed in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and / or prolonged hours

Mental Demands :

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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