Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Baytown, TX

33d • $47,300 - $61,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care and is responsible for administrative duties in addition to clinical care. This onsite, patient-facing role is based in a CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinical office in Baytown, Texas. The position performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, and runs the Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. Selected candidates will be required to screen for TB. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Hold an active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from AAH, AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, or NHA.
• Successfully complete an MA school or training program, or be a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, or have 5+ years of experience and approval from a provider.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Have phlebotomy experience.
• Have medication and vaccine administration experience.
• Be CPR certified.
• Complete TB screening if selected for the role.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a PCO center.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Value-based care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type.
• Obtain and record patients’ medical histories and vital signs.
• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Prepare and administer medication under the direction of a healthcare provider.
• Ensure accurate documentation in electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures.
• Run the Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Other associate benefit opportunities.
• Eligibility for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED