JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and / or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services.

This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes.

This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company plicies and procedures.

The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant.

This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.

Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resourse to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate

Requirements :

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 25%

Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.

Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. (EF)

Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. (EF)

Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues though processes in order to provide optimal patient care.

Provides structured feedback with examples. (EF)

SERVICE - 30%

Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures, using cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and / or requesting appropriate documentation.

In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population. (EF)

Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses / reviews medical and social history (as appropriate).

Documents, in patients electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and. (EF)

Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab / x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc.

Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart. (EF)

• Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and / or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries. (EF)
• Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction. (EF)

QUALITY / SAFETY - 25%

Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and / or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately.

Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind. (EF)

• Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests. (EF)
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment. (EF)

FINANCE - 10%

• Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies. (EF)
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.

Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department. (EF)

GROWTH / INNOVATION - 10%

• Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level. (EF)
• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
• Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

o Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDo Medical Assistant Certification through an approved credentialing certification agency, i.

e. American Association of Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists, or Emergency Medical Technician.o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)o Phlebotomy certification preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDo Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationso Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityo Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principleso Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instrumentso Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical recordso Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgmento Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent careo Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposeso Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.

Maintain current certificationso Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the publico Ability to work with peers in a team situationo Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease processo Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposeo Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice

ARMStaffing is looking for Medical Technologist - Medical Technologist (Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician) in Lubbock, Texas (VMS ID# : 251955).

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Core Mandatory Part II (Allied)
• Core Mandatory Part III (Relias)

Overview

Are you an anesthesiologist looking to take your career to the next level? NorthStar Anesthesia is seeking to expand our leadership team with an Assistant Medical Director of Anesthesia at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven clinician to become a leader in an anesthesia department and work with a dedicated team of clinicians, surgeons, and medical professionals.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will work daily in close coordination with the Medical Director and the Regional Medical Director. You will be responsible for defining overall professional and clinical objectives for the department, providing administrative direction relating to the provision of Anesthesiology Services, and maintaining standards of patient care.

You will collaborate with other physicians to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures while ensuring that the anesthesia department's key metrics are constantly improving. You will be :

• Providing high-quality patient care through clinical expertise, communication, and collaboration with healthcare team members
• Conducting patient assessments, creating and implementing care plans, and monitoring patient progress
• Documenting patient care and progress accurately and in a timely manner
• Educating patients and their families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
• Establishing and maintaining effective staffing patterns and standards of coverage
• Coordinating activities with department staff with other departments, support services, and attending physicians of the hospital, to ensure a harmonious work relationship among all staff

What Characteristics and Qualifications You Will Need

• You’ll need a growth mindset. Every challenge, every adversity, contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth.
• You’ll need a to walk the walk and lead by example. At NorthStar, we believe the essence of leadership is service. Therefore, a servant leader mindset is integral to success.

We don’t hire prima donnas.

• You’ll need to have a strong understanding of the business of anesthesia. For the right candidate, we can get you up to speed quickly.
• You’ll need to be organized, proactive, and able to function in a high growth, high accountability environment.
• You’ll need experience taking on leadership initiatives. Ultimately, we hire for mindset and leadership cultural alignment, so there is some flexibility for the right candidate.
• You’ll need to be an Anesthesiologist in good standing with the ABA / AOBA and state licensing board.
• You’ll need to be based in the Lubbock, TX area.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, mental health resources, short-term disability, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, K plan with company match, 8 weeks PTO, and malpractice insurance.

You will have access to dedicated learning and development programs including virtual and live events, mentorship, and clinician-specific tools to accelerate your clinical leadership.

Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties.

In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form.

In office, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions.

Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Org Level 7

512201 - Family Med Dpt Lbk Genl

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Family Med Dpt Lbk Genl

Major / Essential Functions

The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high quality medical care for individuals of all ages.

We are dedicated to providing an excellent training environment for Family Medicine Physicians of today and the future. Our clinic is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first.

The Sr. Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant) will serve as a leader in providing excellent service to our patients by :

• Welcoming patients warmly with compassion
• Listening carefully to patient needs presented face to face or over the telephone and communicating clear and accurate information in response to all members of the health care team
• Working collaboratively with other health care team members to ensure patient needs are met and clinic operations are efficient
• Assisting nurse manager in ensuring all team members are meeting service standards and following department guidelines
• Identifying needs for improvement and opportunities to recognize excellence in the performance of all team members
• Taking and recording accurate vital signs and measurements as well as assisting with exams and procedures
• Participating in the identification of patients needs for referrals as well as implementing teaching plans for patients and their families in accordance with individual care plans.
• Managing refill requests and administering medications to patients following policies and procedures for medication management.

Required Qualifications

Education : A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

License / Certification : Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty.

Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed. Experience : A minimum of two years directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduated from an approved Certified Medical Assistant program.

Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved accredited certifying agency.

Speaks Spanish fluently.

Experience in an academic clinic setting.

Experience in scribing.

EMR experience (Cerner / PowerChart preferred).

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties.

In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form.

In office, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions.

Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Major / Essential Functions

The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high quality medical care for individuals of all ages.

We are dedicated to providing an excellent training environment for Family Medicine Physicians of today and the future. Our clinic is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first.

The Sr. Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant) will serve as a leader in providing excellent service to our patients by :

• Welcoming patients warmly with compassion
• Listening carefully to patient needs presented face to face or over the telephone and communicating clear and accurate information in response to all members of the health care team
• Working collaboratively with other health care team members to ensure patient needs are met and clinic operations are efficient
• Assisting nurse manager in ensuring all team members are meeting service standards and following department guidelines
• Identifying needs for improvement and opportunities to recognize excellence in the performance of all team members
• Taking and recording accurate vital signs and measurements as well as assisting with exams and procedures
• Participating in the identification of patients needs for referrals as well as implementing teaching plans for patients and their families in accordance with individual care plans.
• Managing refill requests and administering medications to patients following policies and procedures for medication management.

Required Qualifications

Education : A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

License / Certification : Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty.

Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed. Experience : A minimum of two years directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduated from an approved Certified Medical Assistant program.

Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved accredited certifying agency.

Speaks Spanish fluently.

Experience in an academic clinic setting.

Experience in scribing.

EMR experience (Cerner / PowerChart preferred).

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

EEO Statement

As an EEO / AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Job Address

Lubbock, Texas United States