Per Diem Medical Assistant (MA II-Kelsey Seybold Clinic: North Houston Campus
About The Position
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Medical Assistant at varying levels (I, II, III). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels. Primary Responsibilities: Medical Assistant I provides supportive patient care functions for an assigned clinical area, under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. Some duties may be delegated to the MA by the physician or RN Will consider Medical Assistant II and Medical Assistant III based on years of experience – this position requires additional duties which include administration of injectables and or other high level skill performance Medical Assistant I: Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision Ensure patient safety and comfort in accordance with legal and professional standards Perform delegated tasks as directed by a physician or RN Medical Assistant II: Includes all duties of MA I Administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks Requires additional experience and/or certification Medical Assistant III: Includes all duties of MA I and II Perform high-level clinical procedures Serve as a resource for less experienced staff You ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR 1+ years of directly related experience without certification
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Basic medical/nursing terminology
- Computer proficiency
- Driver s License and access to a reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- For MA II: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant 5+ years of directly related experience
- For MA III: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant 8+ years of directly related experience
- Experience in Ambulatory Care
- EPIC and Windows-based computer systems experience
Responsibilities
- Medical Assistant I provides supportive patient care functions for an assigned clinical area, under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.
- Medical Assistant I: Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision
- Ensure patient safety and comfort in accordance with legal and professional standards
- Perform delegated tasks as directed by a physician or RN
- Medical Assistant II: Includes all duties of MA I Administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks
- Medical Assistant III: Includes all duties of MA I and II Perform high-level clinical procedures Serve as a resource for less experienced staff
Benefits
- In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
- No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
