Medical Assistant-CORHLT

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Texas as a Medical Assistant, supporting essential healthcare services for the community. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently. Candidates should have completed a Medical Assistant program, possess necessary certifications, and have excellent communication skills. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must possess Medical Assistant certification from a recognized authority.
• One year of recent healthcare experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and medical staff in patient care and perform routine clinical duties.
• Coordinate activities in outpatient areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.
• Validate specialty-specific competency in assigned specialty area.

Skills

Above Average Verbal Communication

Medical Terms Knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy)

Computer

Fax machine

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Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

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Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

The Medical Assistant is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program

Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required:

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Vision and Hearing certifications as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire

Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.

Other Certificates As Required By Unit/service.

Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),

Writing /Composing: Reports.

Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred

Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms .

Work Schedule:Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.

Equipment Operated: Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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