Medical Assistant I/II/III

Optum Houston, TX $16 - $25
Full Time Entry Level

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

This role is for a Medical Assistant at varying levels (I, II, III) to provide supportive patient care functions under the supervision of licensed medical professionals within a multi-specialty clinic.

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
  • Administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks (MA II, MA III)
  • Perform high-level clinical procedures (MA III)
  • Serve as a resource for less experienced staff (MA III)

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR 1 year of directly related experience without certification
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • Basic medical/nursing terminology

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR 1 year of directly related experience without certification. Preferred 5+ years for MA II and 8+ years for MA III.

Nice to Have

  • Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (for MA II and III)
  • 5+ years of directly related experience (for MA II)
  • 8+ years of directly related experience (for MA III)
  • Experience in Ambulatory Care
  • EPIC and Windows-based computer systems experience
  • Computer proficiency

Skills

EPIC * Windows-based computer systems *

* Required skills

Benefits

Recognition programs
401k contribution
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive programs
Equity stock purchase

Certifications

BLS certification through the American Heart Association (Required)

About Optum

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is one of the nation's leading health care organizations, providing coordinated and accountable care across 40+ locations in Houston.

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