Medical Assistant Part-Time-Humble

Company: Mednax
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewAt NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care, we specialize in children unique healthcare needs. As one of the preferred pediatric urgent care's, we at NightLight strive to provide you and your kids with the highest level of care. We have 10 locations in the Greater Houston area, Sugar Land, Cypress, Pearland, Humble, and Webster, Channelview & Brookhollow- seven daysa week, 364 days a year.Are you interested in having the opportunity to work for one of the Best Places to Work in Houston?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.ResponsibilitiesGreet 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.QualificationsEducation Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required. MA Certification preferred.Experience Years: 1+ years' experience in office based Healthcare setting preferred.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Maintain CPR certification.Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:Health Insurance including prescription drugsDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort and Long-Term disability optionsEmployee 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 plansIdentity ProtectionEmployee 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 overThe above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.MEDNAX IS AN Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status#Mednaxcorp

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