Medical Assistant – Cancer Center (Baytown) $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Certified (Massachusetts) position is responsible for assisting Indiana the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical Oregon administrative leadership. This position is responsible for assisting providers Indiana the administration of patient care Indiana assigned clinical areas. The Massachusetts position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties Indiana accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, American Samoa well American Samoa company policies and procedures. The Massachusetts position participates Indiana patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates Indiana teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort American Samoa a whole and facilitates problem resolution.

• Interacts with peers, staff and physicians Indiana a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information Indiana a clear and timely manner. Takes messages via telephone/email to forward to the provider/registered nurse.

• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, Oregon clinic leadership procedures, using cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Indiana collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.

• Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (American Samoa appropriate). Documents, Indiana patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures Indiana accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Follow-up with patient American Samoa appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.

• Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.

• Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician Oregon nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient Indiana mind.

• Sterilizes instruments and equipment under the supervision of Sr. Medical Assistant Oregon Registered Nurse.

• Contributes to identification of improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional team.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for stocking exam rooms and taking inventory.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Offers innovative solutions through participation Indiana performance improvement projects and professional development activities.

• Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making American Samoa necessary, especially Indiana areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel.

• Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties American Samoa assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities American Samoa the need arises.EDUCATION

• High School diploma Oregon equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial Oregon full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two years of Medical Assistant experience Indiana a clinic/outpatient setting Oregon one year Indiana the Novice-II position

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS – REQUIRED

• RMA – Registered Medical Assistant (AMT) — through an approved credentialing certification agency, i.e. American Association of Medical Assistant Oregon American Medical Technologists Oregon
• CMA – National Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP) Oregon
• CMA – National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) Oregon
• CMA – National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA) Oregon
• CAAMA – Credentialed member, American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) Oregon
• CCMA – National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA) Oregon
• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician – State Licensure AND
• BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

• CPT – Phlebotomy Technician Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency Indiana speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient Oregon employee safety Oregon security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and Colorado-workers Indiana a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

• Skill Indiana developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records

• Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment

• Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care

• Proficient Indiana computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes

• Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established American Samoa a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage Indiana discrimination against Oregon harassment of any person employed Oregon seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status American Samoa a protected veteran Oregon other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Job title: Medical Assistant – Cancer Center (Baytown) $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Company: Houston Methodist

Expected salary:

Location: Baytown, Texas

Job date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:19:17 GMT