Medical Assistant, Pediatric Dialysis - Texas Medical Center

Memorial Hermann Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. This includes employees, who are valued and inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. The Medical Assistant position is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care as outlined in the Skills Inventory, under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physician, contributing to the vision of creating healthier communities.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school; Clinical education and/or experience may be substituted for MA certificate
CPR certification current with 30 days of hire
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations
Demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting
Required knowledge of OSHA and CLIA, HIPAA, general office tasks and filing systems

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area preferred

Responsibilities

Performs advanced direct and indirect patient care, under the direction of a physician, as specified in the skills inventory, in a competent manner, according to the needs/age of the patient/population served
Assists in planning and implementing direct patient care
Documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with Practice policies/procedures
Assists with the collection of patient/family data per Practice protocol, including: biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, medications, allergies and environmental information (current and historical)
Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and chief complaint
Records gathered information timely and with accuracy
Provides general patient care
Prepares patient for examination
Assists provider with treatments/procedures
Performs treatment/procedures
Calls in prescriptions
Takes patient phone calls and offers advice
Triages appointments
Stocks rooms
Administers medication as directed using five rights
Processes and co-ordinates referrals and orders for outside tests as directed by a physician
Reports results to patient as directed by physician
Collects specimens
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency
Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization
Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Other duties as assigned