Medical Assistant

Humana Inc; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant 2 to be the first point of contact for patient care in an outpatient setting. You will handle administrative tasks while performing clinical duties such as taking vitals, injections, specimen collection, and basic diagnostic testing.

Collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential to quality care. This role supports a TB screening program, requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, and offers a 40-hour work week with competitive benefits and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of MA training or CMA/RMA certification or 5+ years experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and collect specimens for testing.
• Input information into the electronic medical records system.
• Discuss symptoms and deliver direct patient care within scope of certification.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms and assist providers.
• Perform injections and basic diagnostic tests as allowed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR Certified

Education

MA school/training program or CMA/RMA certification or 5+ years experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Become a part of our caring community The Medical Assistant 2 is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative responsibilities in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Perform computations. Typically work on semi-routine assignments. The Medical Assistant 2 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Work within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works. Follow standard policies that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation or independent. Use your skills to make an impact

Required

Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider High school diploma or equivalent CPR Certified 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

Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina, you require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)

• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience 1+ years MA experience
• 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 before foreign language communication

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. $43,000 - $56,200 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Conviva Senior Primary Care

Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana’s Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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