medical assistant

medical assistant Houston, TX

Harris Health System
Full Time Houston, TX 42233 - 31976 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

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:
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.

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

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

Other Skills: PC , Medical Terms .

Work Schedule:Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.

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About Harris Health System

CEO: Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, MD,MBA,MPH,CCHP
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.harrishealth.org
Year Founded: 1966

medical assistant
Harris Health System

www.harrishealth.org
Houston, TX
Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, MD,MBA,MPH,CCHP
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Government
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1966
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