Medical Assistant - Endoscopy Center
- Requisition #: 171496
- Department: Endoscopy Center
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 11/14/2024
Medical Assistant - Endoscopy Center
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Medical Assistant to join our Endoscopy team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills to provide excellent patient care. A solid understanding of Medical Terminology is essential for this role, and familiarity with EPIC is a plus. If you are detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply!
Key Qualifications:
Key responsibilities include:
Job Specific Competencies:
Clinical Patient Care/Coordination Skills
Technical Skills
Communication Skills
Other Duties as Assigned
Apply today to become a vital part of our dedicated healthcare team!
Education
Required: High school diploma/equivalent.
Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
Experience
One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Medical Assistant to join our Endoscopy team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills to provide excellent patient care. A solid understanding of Medical Terminology is essential for this role, and familiarity with EPIC is a plus. If you are detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply!
Key Qualifications:
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency in Medical Terminology
- Experience with EPIC (preferred)
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with Nursing Support
- Answering patient's questions regarding procedures
- Referring services to patients
- Review Medical Records
- Bowel Preparation
Job Specific Competencies:
Clinical Patient Care/Coordination Skills
- Demonstrates proficiency in taking and validating patient vital signs, entering them accurately into the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collects relevant patient information for specific procedures and inputs it into the EHR.
- Identifies patient needs, verifies requirements with providers, and enters lab orders.
- Recognizes variances in lab values, notifying the appropriate staff.
- Takes initiative with responsibilities like screening calls, documenting pre/post patient information, and removing IV lines according to protocol.
- Assists with room turnover, patient transfers, and procedure room/equipment cleaning.
- Maintains patient safety by following Institutional policies and Joint Commission regulations.
- Adheres to Infection Control practices as per Institutional policy.
Technical Skills
- Uses systems like One Connect and Ticket to Ride to track patient steps.
- Applies and enters appropriate CPT codes, modifiers, and uses the E&M calculator accurately.
- Performs daily glucometer and iStat quality control as an opening duty.
- Demonstrates sterile technique for procedure setup with minimal supervision.
- Follows specimen handling protocol and Universal Protocol process.
- Rotates in departmental Zip Rounding and stocks supplies, reporting expired items.
- Reports equipment errors or malfunctions promptly to Endoscopy Leadership.
Communication Skills
- Confirms scheduled appointments, communicating professionally per telephone etiquette.
- Clearly reports variances in lab results, needs, and patient concerns.
- Maintains professionalism and fosters a positive team environment.
- Uses the paging system appropriately.
Other Duties as Assigned
Apply today to become a vital part of our dedicated healthcare team!
Education
Required: High school diploma/equivalent.
Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
Experience
One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 171496
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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