Job Description
SALARY: $25.96 - $38.21, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT
OPENING DATE: 10/06/2026
CLOSING DATE: 10/13/2026 DEFINITION To provide responsible medical care for a socio-economic, ethnically diverse patient group within the scope of credentials and training as authorized by physician.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Appointment to this classification indicates completion of a professional training program resulting in the ability to assume a number of roles in a health care setting. Said individuals are to be proficient in multi-tasking administrative and clinical assignments. As direct patient contact staff they are to be equipped to communicate with, and effectively serve, an ethnically and socio-economically diverse patient group.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the administrative and nursing staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over less experienced staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Essential and other important duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Exhibit professional general medical knowledge, including terminology, anatomy, physiology, behavioral science, and medical law and ethics.
Exhibit professional administrative ability including medical records management, collections, insurance processing, etc.
Demonstrate professional clinical knowledge, including examination room techniques, medication preparation and administration, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, injection and venipuncture procedures.
Provide a variety of advanced medical care services to assigned patients; assist in regulating clinic flow.
Assist physicians and other medical/professional staff with examinations and treatments.
Make entries into, update, and maintain medical records system.
Administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
Monitor vital signs; take blood pressures and pulse rates; obtain specimens for laboratory tests.
Document health care, medication and visual observations; advise appropriate staff of changes in condition or patient progress.
Provide input as a member of a health care team in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
Instruct patients in the proper procedures and alternatives for health care; refer patients as appropriate.
Assist in diet planning; impart basic elements of nutrition to patients.
Inventory drugs and supplies and stock as directed.
Assist in the development of new procedures.
Attend workshops, conferences, and in-service training sessions to improve vocational nursing skills and knowledge.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capabilities to:
- exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful circumstances
- evaluate various options and alternatives and choose an appropriate and reasonable course of action
- prepare complex policies and recommendations
- effectively supervise personnel
- operate effectively in an economically and culturally diverse environment
Maintain physical condition which will allow the capability to perform the following:
- running, walking, or standing for extended periods of time
- climbing stairs or ladders
- moving loads of approximately 25 - 50 lbs.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception for:
- making observations
- reading and writing
- operating necessary and assigned equipment
- communicating with others
Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
- contagious and deadly disease
- contaminated materials and equipment
- undiagnosed infections and/or communicable diseases
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general medical standards of care.
Medical terminology and its application to assigned responsibilities.
Proper methods used in checking vital signs.
Anatomy and physiology.
Basics of proper nutrition.
Medication side effects and drug interactions.
Policies and procedures related to area of assignment.
Specific needs of the community and population served.
Departmental and divisional policies and procedures.
Ability to: Provide licensed vocational nursing or advanced medical assistant services to patients.
Independently implement approved procedures for health care.
Accurately check and document vital signs.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient files and charts.
Instruct patients on health care services and alternatives, and on proper nutrition and diet.
Operate related medical equipment.
Properly perform venipuncture and injection according to established medical practice guidelines.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply policies and procedures for clients and staff.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One to two (1-2) years experience providing vocational nursing care or two to three (2-3) years experience as a medical assistant in an equivalent practice environment.
Training: Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing program from an accredited school of vocational nursing or completion of an accredited medical assistant program from an (CAAHEP or ABHES) accredited institution.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas or credentialed as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or equivalent credentialing body.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas driver's license.
(1) Municipal Health Assistant- Health Dept– Employee Health/Primary - Posting #26-095. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Attn: Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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Hourly pay, Full time