Lead Medical Assistant

CenterWell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Lead Medical Assistant in Houston to oversee patient care and administrative operations. The role involves performing clinical duties such as medication administration and phlebotomy while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have certification and significant experience to ensure quality patient interactions and care within a vibrant community-focused setting.

Benefits

Health benefits effective day 1

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years MA Experience required.
• Certified or Registered.
• Preferred 1+ years MA experience in PCO center.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative and patient care duties.
• Perform clinical tasks like obtaining vital signs and medication administration.
• Lead and mentor other Medical Assistants.

Skills

Medication/vaccine administration

Phlebotomy

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Current/Active CPR Certification

Job description

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CenterWell Senior Primary Care provided pay range

This range is provided by CenterWell Senior Primary Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$49,400.00/yr - $66,200.00/yr

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Medical Assistant 4 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 4 assumes ownership and leads advanced and highly specialized administrative, operational, and customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment.

The Medical Assistant 4 performs clinical duties, including but not limited to: discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are regarding the daily priorities for an administrative work group and/or external vendors including coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals, and often oversees work of others and/or is the primary administrative owner of a main process, program, product, or technology. Works within broad guidelines with little oversight. The Medical Assistant 4 possesses advanced skills and knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education/training, and provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Center Address: CenterWell Hiram Clarke, 4435 West Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77045

Required

Certified or Registered

Phlebotomy Experience

Medication/vaccine administration experience

3+ years MA Experience

Current/Active CPR Certification

This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

Preferred

1+ years MA experience in PCO center

Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

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Additional Information

Use your skills to make an impact

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

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Interview Format – HireVue

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Benefits

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

Health benefits effective day 1

Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay

Recognition pay

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Scholarships for eligible dependents

Parental and caregiver leave

Employee charity matching program

Network Resource Groups (NRGs)

Career development opportunities

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$49,400 - $66,200 per year

Description Of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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