Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the MSO - Kingwood Orthopedics team in Houston, TX. The role requires providing high-quality patient care through various administrative and clinical tasks. Successful candidates will have a Medical Assistant Certification and experience in a healthcare setting to support patient needs effectively. This position emphasizes teamwork, patient interaction, and the opportunity for personal growth within a caring environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification required within 60 days of employment.
• Candidates with work experience must obtain certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and canceling patient appointments.
• Collecting patient specimens and managing paperwork.
• Preparing exam rooms and assisting in minor surgeries.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical expertise

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

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Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join MSO - Kingwood Orthopedics which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

MSO - Kingwood Orthopedics, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role:

• Scheduling and canceling patient appointments
• Checking-in and checking-out patients
• Entering charges and payments
• Answering the telephone
• Verifying patient insurance and demographics
• Collection of co-payments/coinsurance and personal balances.
• Performs selected administrative duties and assists nursing staff.
• May collect patient specimens.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Gives injections, and applies casts, splints, and dressings, as applicable.
• Prepares and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Must read, understand, and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures.
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.
• Practices certified as Patient Center Medical Home include these additional job duties:
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities and referrals from the primary care provider to a specialty care provider.
• Participates on a team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, audits and programmatic evaluation related to Patient Centered Medical Home.
  
  

What Qualifications you will need:

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Medical Assistant Certification - required. Acceptable certifications are RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification/ABR-OE credentials is acceptable OR
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assisting training program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment. OR
• Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire date.
  
  

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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