Medical Assistant
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
- High school diploma or GED required; and Graduation from a Medical Assistant program
- Eligible for certification by either the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or
- The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) required
Licenses / Certifications :
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) orA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) orNationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) required within 12 months of hire; and Current American Heart Association BLS / CPR certification within 30 days of hireExperience / Knowledge / Skills :
Six (6) months of medical assistant experience required; or Completion of a medical assistant externship required.Specialty clinic experience is preferredFor Urgent Care Locations : Six (6) months of medical assistant experience required and previous Phlebotomy experience preferredDemonstrates ability to maintain good communications; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, physicians, patients, families, and the publicWorking knowledge of ICD9 / 10 and CPT coding and insurance proceduresWorks primarily a pre-determined schedule but occasional requirements to work evenings or weekends depending on patient care needs may exist; ability to float to other clinic practices as needed is an expectationPrincipal Accountabilities :
Under the overall supervision of the Practice Manager, direct clinical supervision of the physician and within established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions :Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a proficient level; is cross-trained to competently care for patientsReviews charts prior to patients scheduled appointmentReviews, obtains, and records patient vital signsCross trains to perform patient access tasksDirect patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examinationOperates and monitors functioning of equipment; hands instruments to the providerRecognizes emergency situations, seeks assistance and intervenes appropriatelyEnsures safe care to patients, staff and visitorsPromotes individual professional growth and developmentDemonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our communityOther duties as assigned