Medical Assistant

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. The Medical Assistant 2 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies and procedures that allow opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Conduct phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean equipment.
• Maintain examination rooms.
• Document information into the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Deliver direct patient care as allowed by certification.

Requirements

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider.
• Current/Active CPR Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required to be screened for Tuberculosis (TB).

Nice-to-haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication/vaccine administration experience.
• 2+ years MA experience.
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Health benefits effective day 1.
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay.
• Recognition pay.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Scholarships for eligible dependents.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Employee charity matching program.
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs).
• Career development opportunities.