Medical Assistant I, II (UH Health - Family Care Center) - Broadband posting

Medical Assistant I, II (UH Health

• Family Care Center)
• Broadband posting University of Houston
• 4.

2 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications In-person patient registration Patient follow-up care Correspondence management Patient rooming Patient question and concern management Patient monitoring Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Medical equipment operation Maintaining patient confidentiality Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Filing Scanning Medication pass administration Phlebotomy specimen handling Mid-level Laboratory test results documentation ECG equipment Healthcare practice inventory management Medical scheduling Quality assurance Specimen log management Medical laboratory work Medical record retrieval CLIA regulations Medical assisting Faxing Patient education Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Full Job Description 496259 Full-Time Clinic Enterprise Add to favorites View favorites

Department :

Clinic Enterprise Salary :

(Commensurate with Experience/Education)

Description :

Provides administrative and clinical support to patients as delegated by health care providers.

Responsible for front desk operations:

Patient scheduling, check in/out, collection of payments, and coverage of phone/fax lines. 1. Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and licensed nurses with emergency and non-emergency clinical procedures and first aid as needed. 2. Assist with general medical care, obtain vital signs, and report the patient's condition to the provider. 3. Room patients, schedule patient appointments, address phone calls, patient check in/out collection of payment and perform other clerical duties as assigned. 4. Perform EKG, and other office procedures as directed by the delegating provider. 5. Monitor health equipment in exam/treatment rooms and laboratory areas. 6. Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. 7. Maintain clinic inventory and restock as needed. 8. Communicate with nurse and provider with on relevant patient concerns, emergencies or follow up. 9. Perform simple CLIA waiver laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and collection of other specimens. 10. Prepare specimen for transfer to an offsite lab. Record and maintain lab log and process in EMR. 11. Participate in quality assurance projects, as well as special events and health fairs. 12. Administer appropriate immunization per CDC guidelines and/or provider order. 13. Confidentially transmit patient EMR to collaborative provider/facility. Follow up with patient regarding provider's treatment plan or referral. Document all correspondence in EMR. 14. Assist with medical exams procedures. Educate patient on use of necessary medical equipment. Administer appropriate medication as delegated by ordering provider. 15. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ:

Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

MA I:

Requires 0 years of job-related experience.

MA II:

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.