Medical Assistant
About the role
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
About Health Services
The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical, psychological, and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated facilities. In addition, the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling, and individual, group, and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly, the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youth’s functioning.
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant will perform various office and clinical duties to maintain the healthcare practice efficiently. The medical assistant will work directly with nursing staff to preserve and maintain a high level of care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs routine administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and answering telephones.
- Request and process medical records and record requests.
- Aid in scheduling/managing outside appointments for youth.
- Collect laboratory specimen and document.
- Obtain and document routine vital signs.
- Perform hearing and snellen eye exams.
- Supervise/chaperone youth during sick call.
- Collects and maintains immunization records.
- Administer immunizations per recommend dosing schedule.
- Perform Vaccine for Children vaccine ordering; and auditing for the program.
- Contact guardians, facilities, and residential placements for medical information.
- Aid in the completion of placement packets and release forms.
- Aid in audit preparation and chart review.
- Inventories external and internal medications, and maintain Par levels of clinic supplies by assisting in the ordering process.
- Create, maintain, and update databases and/or spreadsheets of information specific to the department.
- Extract, analyze, and report statistical data.
- Index and catalog youth/medical photographs.
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85%. Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Licensure and Certification
- Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
- Current certification as a Medical Assistant.
- Must have current CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must pass the Microsoft Office Applications clerical test with 85% proficiency.
- Knowledge of applicable pharmacy rules and regulations.
- Understanding of Standard/Universal Precautions and infection control procedures for dealing with sharp instruments, blood and body.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the departmental data systems.
- Knowledge of the division/department/ facility that assigned.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records and contents.
- Understand and follow confidentiality policies and laws pertaining to Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintain open communication with supervisors, pertinent divisions and external agencies to maximize the services in accordance to the individual needs of the facility.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, without breeching regulations/guidelines/laws pertaining to the sharing of protected health information.
- Must be 21 years of age.
Additional Requirements
- Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
- All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.
- All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county’s drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
- In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
Preferences
- Minimum of at least one (1) year of working with adolescents and/or correctional care nursing experience.
General Information
- Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
- You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing.
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
- The test may be taken once every 30 days. Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
Regular Full-Time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Late nights and weekends if necessary and/or as scheduled.
Salary
$ 54,412.80 - $ 57,990.40 Annually
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Health Services