City of Laredo

Employment - Current Openings

Job Title:	Medical Office Assistant, (A106402-1), R28, UTHSCSA Dental School
Salary:	$10.53 - $14.21 Hourly $1,825.20 - $2,463.07 Monthly $21,902.40 - $29,556.80 Annually
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	City of Laredo, Texas
Department:	Health

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Provides services for the main clinic, coordinates and prepares for any presenting circumstances, such as: emergencies and coordinating with multiple agencies.
Job Description:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge in customer service, public relations, and in the medical office field. Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including word processing and spreadsheet programs. Ability to speak before public groups and make presentations. Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor. Ability to give directions and gain compliance from assigned staff. Ability to perform strenuous and routine work. Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints. Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language. Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures. Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside an office or stockroom exposed to a variety of weather conditions and to outdoor elements, such as: dust and slippery/uneven walking surfaces. Work involves rotating shifts and working extended workdays outside the regular working hours; Capable of working closely with others or alone, around dry atmosphere, working with protective devices, and with moderate traveling by car. Work requires straight pulling, pulling hand over head, simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, standing, sitting, twisting, kneeling, stooping, pushing, stooping, reaching above shoulders, climbing stairs, walking, reaching above shoulder, light carrying under 15 pounds, and light lifting under 24 pounds. Ability to see, write, count, read, identify shade of colors, depth perception, hearing, operating office equipment, and operating motor vehicle is needed to perform essential functions of the job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes and maintains record keeping and data collection systems, including patient registration cards for office files, clinic data and encounter forms; transfers address changes, handles medical referrals, and referral communications, identifies and codes financial status on patient's records. Assists in patient care activities during each appointment, including weighing and measuring patients, assists in exam room, prepares charges and request slips, performs lab procedures, performs urinalysis. Assists in clean-up activities in the clinic, returns supplies, washes equipment, transports laboratory specimens and supplies. Assists with ordering and restocking clinic supplies. Reports pertinent patient observations to nurse. Contributes to program planning and evaluation. Reviews patient registration cards and charts regularly. Works cooperatively with sponsoring agency regarding the financial identification and follow-up of the patients in the Center. Participates in patient care conferences. Assists in evaluating patient care and effectiveness of program operations. Requests and returns charts to medical records. Performs errands requested by clinic personnel. Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts. Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. -AND- At least one (1) year and six (6) months of work experience in a progressively responsible administrative work, clinical work (front & back of office) or project experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Licenses and Certifications:
Medical Office Assistant certification required. Valid Texas Drivers License* If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment. As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.* A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 795-3068 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT."