Medical Assistant - Client Service Specialist (Pasadena)

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Medical Assistant - Client Service Specialist (Pasadena)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Pasadena, TX

Job Type

Grant-funded Full-time

Job Number

14589

Department

Public Health Services

Division

Community Health & Wellness

Opening Date

03/10/2025

Closing Date

5/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.


About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

                                                         This is a grant funded position.

Position Overview:
The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Medical Assistant-Client Support Specialist (MA-CSS) will support clinical health services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Family Planning Service programs. Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the CHS Advanced Practice Provider, the CHS MA-CSS will be responsible for performing both front and back office duties all clinical tasks are in accordance with all Harris County Public Health policies and procedures as delegated by the CHS Advanced Practice Provider. Also performing clerical front desk duties to support the clinic operations flow.

This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department, and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager. This position will service the Pasadena Clinic by providing comprehensive medical care to all patients served.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assists with patient appointments by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), urine collection, pregnancy tests, lead testing, vital signs, & gathering patient histories.
  • Perform clinic front office duties; scheduling, answering phone, and checking patients in/out as needed.
  • Prepares and labels all patient specimens for transport to appropriate laboratories.
  • Provides in-room support for all clinical staff during the clinic visits as needed, including assisting the provider during procedures.
  • Maintains laboratory and exam rooms in a neat, clean, and orderly manner in accordance with infection control policies, and complete monthly inventory.
  • Assists in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the HCPH electronic medical record system (Epic), Microsoft Excel, and any other related programs/sites.
  • Support the coordination of scheduling patients to receive services from Multidisciplinary team members.
  • Interviews client to collect required information for eligibility determination, using grant and payor guidelines.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or emailADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

  • High School Diploma/GED Required.
  • Completion of a community college or business/technical school Medical Assistant program.
Experience:
  • Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting.
Licensure:
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification.
  • Valid TX Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • 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 teammates.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission.
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Collaboration
  • 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.
Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • 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.
Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

Preferences

Languages: 

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Licensure:
  • Medical Assistant Certification.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full Time | Regular | Grant-funded.
  • Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Work Environment:
  • This position operates in a medical clinic environment. This position also operates in a standard office environment with standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.
Physical Demands:
  • This position frequently lifts, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
  • Occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.
Work Location:
  • 3737 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX 77503.
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

BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
 
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance 
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
    • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
  • Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedule (varies by department)
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
 
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
  • High School or GED diploma
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the above
02
Which type of institution did you complete your Medical Assistant program at?
  • Community college
  • Business/technical school
  • No, I have not completed a Medical Assistant program
03
If you selected "Community college," "Business/technical school," please provide the name of the institution and the year of completion. If not applicable, type N/A.
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in a healthcare setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
  • Less than six (6) months
  • Six (6) months or more
  • I do not have this experience
05
This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
  • I have a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • I have a valid driver’s license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
  • I do not have a valid driver’s license.
06
Do you have a valid American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification (required) and/or a Medical Assistant Certification ?
  • Yes, I have both AHA CPR Certification and Medical Assistant Certification
  • No, I only have AHA CPR Certification
  • No, I only have Medical Assistant Certification
  • No, I do not have any certifications
07
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, what is your level of proficiency in Spanish?
  • Yes, I am fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
  • Yes, I am proficient in conversational Spanish only.
  • Yes, I have basic knowledge of Spanish.
  • No, I am not bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Question

Employer
Harris County
Address
1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone
713-274-5445