Medical Assistant, CMC - Stiles Unit
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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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 area within 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
facilityReviews 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.OrEmployed 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.AndHigh 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 OpportunityUTMB 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.
Keywords: UTMB Health, Beaumont , Medical Assistant, CMC - Stiles Unit, Healthcare , Beaumont, Texas
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