PER-DIEM Medical Assistant I/II/III- Nephrology Kelsey Seybold Clinics North Houston Campus

About the role

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistant I: Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision; ensure patient safety and comfort in accordance with legal and professional standards; perform delegated tasks as directed by a physician or RN.
• Medical Assistant II: Includes all duties of MA I; administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks; requires additional experience and/or certification.
• Medical Assistant III: Includes all duties of MA I and II; perform high-level clinical procedures; serve as a resource for less experienced staff.

Requirements

Required Qualifications (All Levels):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR 1 year of directly related experience without certification
• Basic medical/nursing terminology
• Computer proficiency
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• For MA II: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant; 5+ years of directly related experience
• For MA III: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant; 8+ years of directly related experience; experience in Ambulatory Care; EPIC and Windows-based computer systems experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment, taking into account local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other factors.