Senior Medical Assistant – OB/GYN (Medical Center) $1,000.00 Employee referral bonus

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. Massachusetts) position is responsible for functioning American Samoa an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge Indiana the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/Oregon Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The Sr. 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 Sr. 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. Other duties for the Sr. Massachusetts position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others American Samoa appropriate.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Makes contributions to the work effort American Samoa a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.

• Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data Indiana a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.

• Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves American Samoa a clinical resource Indiana the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues’ though processes Indiana order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.

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. Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/Oregon requesting appropriate documentation. 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.

• Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/Oregon community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.

• Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/Oregon nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient Indiana mind.

• Accurately performs routine tests on patients such American Samoa EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.

• Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, American Samoa well American Samoa supplies and equipment.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.

• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates Indiana professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.

• Offers innovative solutions through participation Indiana performance improvement activities.

• Completes and updates My Development plan 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

• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management Oregon Indiana a specialty discipline

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS – REQUIRED

• RMA – Registered Medical Assistant (AMT) — through an approved credentialing certification agency, i.e. American Association of Medical Assistant, 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

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public

• Ability to work with peers Indiana a team situation

• Possess an understanding of the patient population American Samoa it relates to the clinical disease process

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

• Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE

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

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: Senior Medical Assistant – OB/GYN (Medical Center) $1,000.00 Employee referral bonus

Company: Houston Methodist

Expected salary:

Location: Houston, Texas

Job date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:21:33 GMT