Medical Assistant I-III, Ambulatory Care

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is hiring Medical Assistant I/II/III at the Greater Heights location in Houston. Roles involve supervised patient care with increasing responsibilities across levels and a path toward higher clinical tasks under licensed professionals.

Pay ranges hourly from $16 to $32, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized care delivery system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• No experience required with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant or 1+ year of directly related experience as a medical assistant with no Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Basic medical/nursing terminology.
• Computer proficiency.
• For MA II: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant; 5+ years of directly related experience.
• For MA III: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant; 8+ years of directly related experience; Experience in Ambulatory Care; EPIC and Windows-based systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Perform delegated tasks as directed by a physician or RN.
• Includes all duties of MA I; administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks; requires additional experience and/or certification.
• Includes all duties of MA I and II; perform high-level clinical procedures; serve as a resource for less experienced staff.

Skills

High school diploma

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification/Registration as Medical Assistant

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is hiring Medical Assistant I/II/III at the Greater Heights location in Houston. Roles involve supervised patient care with increasing responsibilities across levels and a path toward higher clinical tasks under licensed professionals.

Pay ranges hourly from $16 to $32, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized care delivery system.