Medical Assistant

Humana / CenterWell; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Medical Assistant role at Humana Conviva Senior Primary Care / CenterWell is the first point of contact for patient care, handling clinical tasks and essential administrative duties. You will support physicians and nurses and work within established policies.

You will take vital signs, administer injections, collect specimens, and document in the EMR. Bilingual English/Spanish is required; 40-hour workweek; salary range $43,000–$56,200 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or CMA/RMA
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification
• Bilingual English and Spanish (pass proficiency exam)

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks including taking vital signs, injections, and diagnostic tests.
• Input patient information into electronic medical records and maintain exam rooms.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses and provide patient care per certification.
• Assist with administrative duties and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR Certification

High school diploma

Education

MA school/training program or CMA/RMA

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative responsibilities in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Perform computations. Typically work on semi-routine assignments.

The Medical Assistant performs clinical tasks such as discussing symptoms and gathering information. The Medical Assistant inputs this information into the electronic medical records system. The Medical Assistant takes vital signs, gives injections, and performs diagnostic tests. The Medical Assistant collects specimens and draws blood. The Medical Assistant sterilizes and cleans equipment, and maintains examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborate 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 under minimal direction. Follow standard practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation independently.

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
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication
• 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 Medical Assistant
• 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.

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 Us

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