Medical Assistant-PRN Channelview
Company: Mednax
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewThe Medical Assistant performs both clinical and
administrative duties. The Medical Assistant supports patient care
by taking medical histories and recording vital signs of patients
as well as administrative duties such as requesting and updating
patient medical records, filing and preparing correspondence for
patients or members of the healthcare team.ResponsibilitiesGreet
and escort patient to exam room, gather patient history, measure
vital signs and document all information in patient medical
chart.Assists physicians in preparing and conducting office
procedures.Give instructions to patients as directed by physician,
advanced practitioner or nursing staff.Assists with scheduling of
tests and treatments.Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with
adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare
sterilization as required.Screens telephone calls for referrals to
nurse or physician.Triage and process messages from patients, front
office staff, referring physicians and pharmacies to
physicians.Maintains patient files, records and other
information.Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data
for reports and records as requested.Maintains patient
confidentiality.Communicates effectively and courteously with and
demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and family.Treats
all patients and their families with dignity and respect.Follows
universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations.Attends
required meetings and participates in committees as
requested.Performs other assigned duties as
directed.QualificationsEducation Level: Diploma from an accredited
program for Medical Assistants required. MA Certification
preferred.Experience Years: 1+ years' experience in office based
setting preferred.Experience Industry: HealthcareExcellent verbal,
written and interpersonal skills.Ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situations.Maintain CPR
certification.Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified
dependents:Health Insurance including prescription drugsDental
InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term
disability optionsEmployee stock purchase program - 15%
discount*401k with company match**Long Term Care (LTC)Pre-tax
Health Savings Account (HSA)Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSA)Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plansIdentity
ProtectionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)*Part Time Regular
employee classifications also receive this benefit** Available to
part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and
overAbout Us!Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as
Pediatrix - Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation's
leading providers of highly specialized health care for women,
babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians
have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and
clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in
hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including
obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are
complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded
area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality,
evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research,
education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.Today through
almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including
physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and
operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission
to take great care of the patient -. We invite you to join the
Pediatrix family and help shape the future of health care.The above
noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the
multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the
associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations
of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so,
too, may the essential functions of this position.MEDNAX IS AN
Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status
Keywords: Mednax, Houston , Medical Assistant-PRN Channelview, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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