• Complete patient health screenings by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), blood lead testing, urine collection, pregnancy tests, vital signs, and iron.
• Prepare and label patient samples (blood, sputum, etc.) for transport to appropriate laboratories.
• Provide in-room support for clinic staff during the clinic visits as needed.
• Maintain laboratory and exam rooms in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Inventories supplies and forms; submits items for ordering (via designated software and contract laboratory) as needed.
• Perform data entry and electronic data processing by using the program EMR, Microsoft Excel, and any other related software.
• Stock the clinic with all the equipment necessary for client screening services. Assist with rotating dated stock to prevent loss.
• Perform quality assurance on all needed medical equipment.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a community college or business/technical school Medical Assistant program.

• American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Valid TX Driver's License.

• Six (6) months experience in a healthcare setting.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to work well with public and staff members.

• Understands the organizational mission.
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

• Ability to adapt to change.

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
• Uses sound judgment.
• Self-motivated.
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification.
  

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a Full Time | Grant Funded position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday.
• Other days and hours as necessary.
• Ability to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.

• This job operates in both a professional office and community environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

• Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.