Medical Assistant, Primary Care - MHMG Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists providers in administering patient care in assigned clinical areas. The role supports examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes, and performs general administrative duties in accordance with applicable standards and company policies. Patient care is provided under physician direction and within the medical assistant’s scope of practice. Under the overall supervision of the Practice Manager and direct clinical supervision of the physician, the Medical Assistant provides care in a Patient Centered Medical Home setting and may float to other clinic practices as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program, or eligibility for certification by AMT, AAMA, NHA, or NAHP within 12 months of hire.
RMA, CMA, CCMA, or NRCMA credential required within 12 months of hire.
Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Maintain required credentials.
Six months of medical assistant experience, or completion of a medical assistant externship.
Ability to maintain good communications and establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, physicians, patients, families, and the public.
Working knowledge of ICD-9/10 and CPT coding and insurance procedures.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends depending on patient-care needs and to float to other clinic practices as needed.

Responsibilities

Deliver appropriate patient care at a proficient level and cross-train to care for patients in a Patient Centered Medical Home setting.
Review charts before scheduled appointments to ensure requested laboratory work and diagnostic procedures are completed and reports are available to the provider.
Review, obtain, and record patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, height, weight, blood pressure, and reason for visit; use the Electronic Medical Record appropriately and follow guidelines.
Cross-train to perform patient access tasks, including taking messages and assisting providers with return calls to patients and pharmacies.
Direct patients to examination rooms, prepare them for examinations, and notify the provider when they are ready.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures, including surgical procedures, gynecological exams, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
Operate and monitor equipment and hand instruments to the provider.
Conduct hearing, vision, breathing, and EKG testing and record results in the chart.
Administer medications as directed using the seven rights; perform venipuncture, collect urine specimens, and complete laboratory testing according to policies and procedures.
Handle specimens using Universal Precautions.
Recognize emergency situations, seek assistance, intervene appropriately, monitor patients during and after procedures, watch for reactions or complications, and notify the appropriate person of medical emergencies.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.