Medical Assistant
Job Description
At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Skills / Requirements
JOB SUMMARY:
The is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). An Associate‘s Degree in medical assisting is preferred.
Licensure/Certification: certification (CMA- Certified ) from the American Association of s (AAMA) or registered (RMA- Registered ) with American Medical Technologists is required. Vision and Hearing certifications as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire
Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
Equipment Operated:Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine
Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.
Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),
Writing /Composing: Reports.
Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred
Other Skills: PC , Medical Terms .
Work Schedule:Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.
Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.