Medical Assistant -GI Hepatology (The Woodlands)

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

93d

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Certified (MA) position is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. The MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The MA position participates in 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team.
• Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
• Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
• Takes messages via telephone/email to forward to the provider/registered nurse.
• Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures.
• Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs, chief complaint(s), performs medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history.
• Documents care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follows up with patient as 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.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician or nurse.
• Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment under the supervision of Sr. Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse.
• Contributes to identification of improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets.
• 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.
• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and professional development activities.
• Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary.
• Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees