Medical Assistant

Innovista Medical Center Texas LLC • Houston, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you wake up every morning inspired to solve problems and make a meaningful impact in healthcare? If so, we want to hear from you. At Innovista Health, we're leading the effort to drive transformative change in healthcare. We are a full-service value-based care and managed service organization that partners with independent providers to help them navigate, succeed, and thrive in value-based care. Founded in 2013, Innovista Health offers solutions for providers at every point along the continuum of value-based care, ranging from care management, provider/ACO enablement, and quality improvement to performance insights, reporting, and managed administrative/payment services. While Innovista Health’s main offices are in Oak Brook, IL and Houston, TX, we have remote employees throughout the US.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or technical school graduation is required.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program is required.
• Minimum of two (2+) years of Medical Assistant experience.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
• Proficiency in EPIC, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Active Medical Assistant National Certification/Registration or equivalent licensure with superior skillset (e.g., EMT, Paramedic, LPN, etc.) preferred
• Peripheral Intravenous (IV) training and certification preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, record vital signs, and update patient charts.
• Assist in managing daily patient flow as needed.
• Provide direct patient care, perform indirect patient care activities, and conduct laboratory tests under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Maintain a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment.
• Administer vaccines, medications (IM/SC/ID/Oral), EKGs, and assist with procedures/treatments under physician supervision.
• Perform supervised lab work upon skill sign-off by a nurse or physician based on physician orders. Prepare instrumental equipment for sterilization.
• Adhere to Nursing Department policies and procedures.
• Inspect equipment and supplies for proper function, safety, and expiration dates. Report malfunctioning medical equipment and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Ensure quality control (e.g., Glucometer, eyewash, refrigerator temperature, and autoclave) and maintain cleaning logs as required.
• Comply with Infection Control and OSHA Regulations, including the handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborate effectively with personnel from other departments.
• Maintain procedure logs as required and input nursing procedures and other data into the computer system.
• Follow up on missing results in medical records before patient appointments.
• Be willing to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts and locations based on company needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• A choice health coverage, including HMO and PPO, plus Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid benefits (short- and long-term disability, employee life, and accidental death and dismemberment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Leave (full-time employees)
• Fees for the loss of an immediate family member)
• Paid Military Leave Benefits
• Discounts and perks on gym memberships, shopping, travel, recreation, and more
• A yearly discretionary bonus
• 401(k) with a company match
• Credit Union Banking alternative
• Wellness Rewards with Monetary Incentives
• Rewarding employee referral bonuses
• Flexible schedule and work from home options for numerous roles
• Nine paid company holidays + Sick and Wellness Days + accrued PTO
• Commuter benefits
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks, subject to applicable waiting period)
• Clear career advancement and growth pathways
• Continuous education opportunities and financial reimbursement (mileage and certifications. This varies based on leadership and relevance to job)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee with various Business Resource Groups you can join
• Company-wide socials and gatherings
• "Dress for Your Day" policy

What This Job Offers

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