Medical Assistant- Part Time (Webster/Pearland) 3p-11p

Overview

The Medical Assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by taking medical histories and recording vital signs of patients as well as administrative duties such as requesting and updating patient medical records, filing and preparing correspondence for patients or members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient history, measure vital signs and document all information in patient medical chart. 
• Assists physicians in preparing and conducting office procedures. 
• Give instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practitioner or nursing staff. 
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments. 
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required. 
• Screens telephone calls for referrals to nurse or physician. 
• Triage and process messages from patients, front office staff, referring physicians and pharmacies to physicians. 
• Maintains patient files, records and other information. 
• Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records as requested. 
• Maintains patient confidentiality. 
• Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and family. 
• Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect. 
• Follows universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations. 
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. 
• Performs other assigned duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required. MA Certification preferred.

Experience Years: 1 years’ experience in office based setting preferred.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Maintain CPR certification

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.

About Us

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.