Medical Assistant I/ii - Houston, United States - UTHealth Houston

UTHealth Houston

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery) is hiring a Medical Assistant to join their team of professionals in Southeast Houston.

Preferences:
Previous MA experience working in a clinical setting. Bilingual. Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively and be able to multi-task.

Location:
Memorial Herman SE Medical Plaza Astoria Blvd. Houston TX 77089

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.)
, plus:

100% paid medical premiums for our fulltime employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 3738 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan

We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more

Position Summary:

Functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic. Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.
As required and competency validated, performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures.
Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.
Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Use and care of standard clinic equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred

Minimum Experience:

Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1,

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.