Bilingual Medical Assistant - Braeswood
LOCATION
7929 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77054
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of hire, 1 year of experience preferred, bilingual required, phlebotomy experience required, current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred (required within 90 days), and High School Diploma/Equivalency required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide patient support, perform laboratory tests and EKGs, collect and document vital signs, authorize prescription refills, schedule patient appointments, demonstrate kindness and compassion in interactions, communicate unexpected schedule delays, participate in brand marketing, prepare and administer medications, and provide patient instructions regarding medications and diet.
INDUSTRY
Healthcare
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care, enhance patient experience, and ensure effective communication while performing various medical tasks in a physician-led healthcare network.
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
Clinic Location: 7929 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77054
As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.
How You Will Get Things Done:
Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities
Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings
Authorize prescription refills as directed
Schedule patient appointments/follow-up appointments following established policies and procedures
How You Will Build Trust:
Demonstrate kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
Effectively communicate unexpected schedule delays to patients and assists with patient comfort should delays arise
Participate in brand marketing rotating throughout the vestibule, with a focus on engaging and increasing patient volume
How You Will Innovate:
Prepare and administer PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Physician or Advanced Practice Provider, utilizing the “Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration”
Provide instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet
Experience to Drive Change:
Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of hire
1 year of experience preferred
Bilingual required
Phlebotomy experience required
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment
High School Diploma/Equivalency required
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred
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Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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