Medical Assistant (MA) I/II/III -GI- Kelsey Seybold Clinic: North Houston Campus

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) I/II/III to support patient care functions and assist with clinical duties. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, relevant certifications, and a high school diploma or GED. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population.
• Complete necessary training programs for Medical Assistant II.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision.
• Administer injectables and perform other high-level skills.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients and families.

Skills

BLS Certification

Medical & Nursing terminology

Computer experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA) I/II/III -GI- Kelsey Seybold Clinic: North Houston Campus

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Medical Assistant (MA) I/II/III -GI- Kelsey Seybold Clinic: North Houston Campus

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Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

General Role Description

The Medical Assistant II provides supportive patient care functions for an assigned clinical area, under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. Some duties may be delegated to the MA by the physician or RN. This position requires additional duties which include administration of injectables and or other high level skill performance.

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, a part of Optum, is Houston’s premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston’s renowned Texas Medical Center. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in Texas. It offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. Its comprehensive offerings include an accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, and on-site Kelsey Pharmacy locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certified through American Heart Association
• Complete the module specific program(s) for MAII e.g. Immunizations-primary; Immunizations-OB/GYN; Wound Care, etc
• Those hired into this position must complete the review/skill validation program within 90 days of hire
• 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Basic Medical & Nursing terminology
• Demonstrated ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population. Computer experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care experience
• EPIC experience
• Demonstrated Windows based computer skills
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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