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Per Diem Medical Assistant (MA) I/II/III - Kelsey Seybold Clinic Bay Area Campus

Quick overview

Medical Assistants at varying levels (I, II, III) contribute to patient care under licensed medical professionals, with primary duties ranging from supportive patient care and ensuring patient safety (MA I) to administering injectables and performing advanced clinical tasks (MA II/III). Higher levels also serve as resources for less experienced staff.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1+ years of related experience without certification, and current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. Experience levels dictate placement at MA I, II, or III, with higher levels requiring more advanced skills and experience.

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Job description

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.
We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Medical Assistant at varying levels (I, II, III).
The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience.
All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.
Primary Responsibilities: Medical Assistant I 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 Will consider Medical Assistant II and Medical Assistant III based on years of experience – this position requires additional duties which include administration of injectables and or other high level skill performance Medical Assistant I: 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 Medical Assistant II: Includes all duties of MA I Administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks Requires additional experience and/or certification Medical Assistant III: Includes all duties of MA I and II Perform high-level clinical procedures Serve as a resource for less experienced staff 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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

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 computer systems experience Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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