Job ID : 2304468
Job Type : Full-time
Location : Houston, TX 77001
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
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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
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Medical Assistant
I :
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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
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Medical Assistant
II :
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Includes all duties
of MA I
Administer
injectables and perform advanced clinical
tasks
Requires
additional experience and / or
certification
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Medical Assistant
III : Includes all
duties of MA I and
II
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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.
Required
Qualifications : High School
Diploma or
GED
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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
Preferred
Qualifications : High School
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Certification / Registration
as a Medical Assistant
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5+ years of
directly related
experience
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For MA III :
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Certification / Registration
as a Medical Assistant
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8+ years of
directly related
experience
Experience
in Ambulatory
Care
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EPIC and
Windows-based computer systems
experience
Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to local labor
markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to
$27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all
minimum wage laws as
applicable.
At
UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone?of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income?deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our
mission.
OptumCare
is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law
and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,
state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare
is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning
employment.
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Medical Assistant Per Diem • Houston, TX, US