Medical Assistant

Assist the Health Department in the performance of clinical duties and treatment of clients. Perform technical nursing functions. Participates as a member of the Public Health Preparedness Response Team (PHPRT); shall respond to all bio-terrorism events or large disease outbreaks and other Public Health emergencies anywhere in the state. Will be required to be "on-call" as assigned or during an event.

Participates in all off-site, temporary, evening, weekend, and/or overnight vaccination activities as assigned. Dispenses preventive treatments/prophylaxis or vaccinations and ensure that all required documentation is complete. Follows standards and protocols related to vaccine accountability and safety. Prepares supplies and provides transport for staff and/or vaccines as related to vaccination activities as assigned. Provides patient registration assistance and participate in other vaccine activities or functions (i.e., traffic control, pre-screening, temperature checks, etc.) as assigned. Assists in the development and implementation of training and education materials to support vaccine education for providers, partners, and the general public. Participates in after-action debrief for clinics with Clinic Operations Team Lead. Provides training, feedback, and quality assurance interventions to partners and stakeholders regarding vaccination storage, handling, transport, and administration. Provides support in the evaluation, analysis and preparation of all required reporting and operations related to vaccination planning. Applies principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control diseases. Responsible for maintaining situational awareness of all upcoming vaccination activities and participating in related work to further mitigation strategies and improve vaccine throughput. Completes data entry to support vaccination and clinic data reporting and records. Performs other duties as assigned.

One academic year from an accredited college or university in a related field. One (1) year of experience as a medical assistant. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant preferred. Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques. Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others.