Bilingual Medical Assistant – Patient Care Specialist

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision. You will support the clinical team, prepare patients for exams, and document care in the medical record following Practice policies.

Ideal candidates have MA certification and at least one year of clinical experience; familiarity with OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA and ability to handle multiple tasks is important for delivering safe, compassionate, and efficient care to diverse

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area preferred.
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting
• Required knowledge of OSHA and CLIA, HIPAA, general office tasks and filing systems

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced direct and indirect patient care, under the direction of a physician, as specified in the skills inventory, in a competent manner, according to the needs/age of the patient/population served
• Assists in planning and implementing direct patient care; documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with Practice policies/procedures
• Assists with the collection of patient/family data per Practice protocol, including: biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, medications, allergies and environmental information (current and historical)
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and chief complaint; records gathered information timely and with accuracy
• Provides general patient care; prepares patient for examination; assist provider with treatments/procedures; performs treatment/procedures; calls in prescriptions
• Takes patient phone calls and offers advice; triages appointments; and stocks rooms
• All patient care is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. All care is performed and documented in the medical record in accordance with Practice policy and procedure
• Assists physicians in meeting patient/family learning needs; maintains communication with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure quality of care
• Administers medication as directed using five rights
• Processes and co-ordinates referrals and orders for outside tests as directed by a physician; reports results to patient as directed by physician
• Collects specimens
• 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

Skills

Clinical experience

Medical terminology

Instruction interpretation

Procedural skills

Vital signs collection

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Memorial Hermann in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision. You will support the clinical team, prepare patients for exams, and document care in the medical record following Practice policies.

Ideal candidates have MA certification and at least one year of clinical experience; familiarity with OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA and ability to handle multiple tasks is important for delivering safe, compassionate, and efficient care to diverse