Location: | Webster, TX (77598) |
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Company: | Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group |
Industry: | Healthcare |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Posted: | 23 days ago |
Reposted: | 2 days ago |
This employee referral program is effective for Medical Assistant and Senior Medical Assistant positions within the Physician Organization (Primary Care Group or Specialty Physician Group). The name of the referring employee must be in the application or referral link. Applications that do not have an employee name listed will not be eligible for payment. Both referred and referring employees must be active at the time of payouts. Applications must be received by May 17, 2024 and the applicant must start no later than June 17, 2024.
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (ie Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company plicies and procedures. The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resourse to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate
Preferred candidates will have the following:
Gastroentrology experience.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25%
SERVICE - 30%
QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%
FINANCE - 10%
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
o High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o Medical Assistant Certification through an approved credentialing certification agency, ie American Association of Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists, or Emergency Medical Technician.
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Phlebotomy certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
o Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
o Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
o Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
o Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
o Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
o Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
o Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
o Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
o Ability to work with peers in a team situation
o Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
o Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
o Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire Yes/No
Uniform Yes
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (dept approved) Yes
On-Call* No
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.
Travel*
May require travel within Yes
Houston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside No
of Houston Metropolitan area
*Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.