MEDICAL ASSISTANT, UROLOGY - MHMG SUGAR LAND MEDICAL PLAZA
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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 Summary Responsible for assisting providers
in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas.
Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies,
treatment, and dressing changes. Also performs general
administrative duties in accordance with TJC, CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and
government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.
All patient care is under the direction of a physician and within
the scope of a medical assistant. Job Description **Preferred
experience in urology is - a plus. **EMR, EPIC experience a plus
**Medical office experience, at least 2-3 years. **Monday thru
Friday 8-5 Minimum Qualifications Education: -
- High school diploma or GED required; and Graduation from a
Medical Assistant program or
- 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 within 12 months of hire
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or
- A -Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant (CCMA) or
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
-required within -12 months of hire; and Current American Heart
Association BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire. Maintains
required credentials Experience / Knowledge / Skills: -
- Six (6) months of medical assistant experience required; or
Completion of a medical assistant externship required.
- Specialty clinic experience is preferred
- For Urgent Care Locations: Six (6) months of medical assistant
experience required and previous Phlebotomy experience
preferred
- Demonstrates ability to maintain good communications; ability
to establish and maintain positive working relationships with
employees, physicians, patients, families, and the public
- Working knowledge of ICD9/10 and CPT coding and insurance
procedures
- Works 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 expectation Principal 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 patients from multiple
services/specialties such as: CCC, Urgent Care, Urology, OBGYN,
Mental Health, and other specialty clinics.
- Reviews charts prior to patients scheduled appointment to
assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have
been completed and that reports have been returned and are
accessible to the provider.
- Reviews, obtains, and records patient vital signs, temperature,
pulse, height, weight and blood pressure and reason for visit and
uses the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) appropriately and follows
guidelines.
- Cross trains to perform patient access tasks, including: - take
messages and assist providers with return phone calls to patients
and pharmacies appropriately.
- Direct patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing
patients for examination. Notifies provider of patient's arrival
and readiness for their examination. Assists providers with patient
examinations and procedures, including (but not limited to)
surgical procedures, GYN exams, diagnostic studies, and
treatments.
- Operates and monitors functioning of equipment; hands
instruments to the provider. Conducts hearing, vision, breathing
and EKG testing; records results in chart. Administers medications
as directed using seven rights. Performs venipuncture, collects
urine specimens, and complete lab tests procedures according to
policies and procedures. Handles all specimens using Universal
Precautions.
- Recognizes emergency situations, seeks assistance and
intervenes appropriately. Monitors patient during and following
procedures; looks for reactions and other visible complications;
reacts to emergency situations; notifies the appropriate person in
the event of a medical emergency.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and
resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our
community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe,
caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and
colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Memorial Hermann Health System, Sugar Land , MEDICAL ASSISTANT, UROLOGY - MHMG SUGAR LAND MEDICAL PLAZA, Healthcare , Sugar Land, Texas
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