Medical Assistant WellMed Gulfgate Bilingual Preferred

UnitedHealth Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

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About the position

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a crucial role in providing patient care and support within a clinical environment. This position involves performing various medical tasks under the supervision of healthcare providers, ensuring high standards of care and patient confidentiality. The MA is responsible for organizing the clinical setting, assisting in patient examinations, and maintaining compliance with health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and performs quality control checks on equipment.
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patients for examination.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and company standards.
• Respects patient confidentiality and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes instruments.
• Practices standard infection control precautions.
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain it within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills.
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Proven good communication and customer service skills.
• Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to certain diseases.

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual.

Benefits

• $1200 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
• Incentive Bonus
• 18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
• MA Certification Fee Reimbursement
• 401K Match