Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Summary

Responsible for providing assistance to the Physician and other medical staff providing medical services to employees and other eligible patients of the CityCare Clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical history, current medications, and chief complaints.

• Assist in examinations, assessments and treatment of patient acute and/or chronic health problems and minor injuries.

• Administer oral and injectable drugs.

• Assist in emergency medical situations, perform wound care, dressing and re-dressing, and calculate dosages of medications.

• Perform phlebotomy, urine tests, blood glucose tests, spirometry, peak flows and conduct routine lab procedures.

• Enter, maintain, and retrieve data from various paper and electronic sources.

• Maintain supply inventories, order and stock supplies. Maintain exam room supplies.

• Assist with insurance pre-approvals, triage over the phone, education and administers allergy shots.

• Document and maintain patient records.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• Medical Assistant Training Course completed

• 1 year experience in a medical office, clinic and/or family practice

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 1 year medical, specialized vocational, administrative, or technical study beyond High School

• 1 - 2 years experience performing medical assistant work in a family practice

• Experience working in an electronic medical records system

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and application to acute and some chronic general medical conditions

• General knowledge of pediatrics, geriatrics, and family practice

• Advance skill in phlebotomy, administering injections IM, SQ and ID, and assisting with minor surgeries

• Ability to obtain vital signs, perform routine lab procedures, urine tests, blood glucose tests, and perform first aid, CPR, wound care and dressing

• Ability to calculate dosage of medications and operate lab and medical testing equipment such as centrifuge, EKG, AED, autoclave, etc.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, department managers, and health service contractors

• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

• Ability to operate a personal computer

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) preferred

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

• Completion of Non-Certified Radiological Technician training course preferred

• CPR certification preferred

• DOT/Breath and Alcohol (BA) Technician certification preferred

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office/clinic environment with exposure to patient illness and may be subjected to occasional travel to various job sites and health care facilities. May require sitting, standing, lifting, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling during examination of patients. Routinely works with medical sharps requiring universal precautions to avoid contact with pathogens. May be exposed to biohazards and infections carried by humans and bodily fluids.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.