Medical Assistant- Ben Taub Hospital Outpatient Center

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required: American Medical Technologists (AMT) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Vision and Hearing certifications as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing /Composing: Reports. Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred Other Skills: PC, Medical Terms.

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience. Equipment Operated: Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine