Medical Assistant - Orthopedics (Clear Lake)

Medical Assistant Certified (MA) Position

At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Certified (MA) position assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. The MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. The MA position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The 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.

People Essential Functions :

• Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team.
• Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
• Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
• Takes messages via telephone / email to forward to the provider / registered nurse.
• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

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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.