Location
McAllen, Texas
The Medical Assistant provides medical care to Unaccompanied Children, including conducting health screenings, administering medications, and managing treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with clinical teams for admissions and discharges.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with at least one year of experience. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required, and candidates must be at least 21 years old.
Conduct routine health screenings, assess UC's medical needs, and report to the Medical Care Lead per agency standards Administer prescribed medication, coordinate medical appointments, and oversee UC’s nutritional and treatment needs Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures Develop care plans based on assessments to ensure proper care during shifts Maintain medication files and inventory, order supplies as needed, and update accurate UC case files, including medical history, treatment plans, and observations, per agency standards. Complete insurance forms and paperwork related to treatment, placement, discharge, and medication administration Monitor UC’s response to treatment and report adverse reactions to the Medical Care Coordinator or Lead Collaborate with clinical and program teams for UC admissions, transfers, and discharges Assist with UC evacuation during emergencies or natural disasters Provide on-call services for medical emergencies Ensure UC receives high-quality care and the program meets its goals and objectives Assist in assessing and developing individualized service plans based on UC’s medical needs Perform other duties and projects assigned
High School diploma or GED Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with one (1) year of relevant experience Bilingual (English and Spanish, based on service area) Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship management skills Ability to maintain professionalism and build trust with UCs, sponsors, and stakeholders Proficient in documentation, time management, and Microsoft Office
Two (2) years of CMA experience Experience working in pediatrics and with adolescents Travel This position may require travel as needed based on program requirements Perks at Upbring Competitive PTO & paid holidays Health, dental, vision insurance & more 403(b) Plan Employee Assistance Program Discounted Gym Memberships Physical Demands & Work Conditions This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside Lift, push, pull, move up to 125 lbs. The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.