Per-Diem MA I Kelsey Seybold - North Channel

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Per-Diem MA I Kelsey Seybold - North Channel

Requisition number: 2368366 Job category: Healthcare Delivery Primary location: Houston, Texas Date posted: 07/28/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No

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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.

Medical Assistant provides supportive patient care functions for an assigned clinical area, under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. Some duties may be delegated to the MA by the physician or RN.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 15% Clerical

• Review doctor"s schedule, abstract as needed, print PVS for each patient and request other relevant information needed for patient"s visit that day

• Prepares and submits patient documents for scanning

• Monitor assigned in basket and complete work as needed-Overdue Results/Letters

• Schedule appointments and assist patient with specialty referrals and radiology testing

• Provide pre-printed patient educational material as directed by provider

• Proper disposal of confidential patient information -daily

• Follows HIPAA policy and procedures regarding patient confidentiality

• 25% Patient Care

• Monitor in basket for orders placed by physician and perform tasks that need to be completed (i.e. waived testing, EKG"s, specimen collection, spirometry, hearing, vision); reports and accurately documents patient

response

• Document observations related to health status and report findings

• Rooms patients on arrival as rooms become available:

• Obtain patient"s demographic information, history, chief complaint

• Verify patient allergies and documents vital signs per policy

• Reconcile medication list with patient at each visit and update preferred pharmacy

• Documents patient education to include patient"s learning method, preferred language, if needs an interpreter and ability to read, and include appropriate education for office visit

• Complete questionnaires when appropriate (i.e. lead, TB, flu, New Patient Intake) - Prepares patient and room for physician visit

• Assist physician with preparing patient for examination & minor office procedures

• Perform activities of daily living on patients as needed (i.e. emptying ostomy bags, changing adult and pediatric diapers)

• Transport patient within facility as needed

• Performs/Obtains: EKG, Waived Testing (Capillary Blood Glucose, Hemocult, Urine Pregnancy), Hearing & Vision Testing, Sterilization of Instruments

• Collects & prepares lab specimens (Urinalysis, Pap Smear, Biopsy, Cultures) and transports to lab

• Perform CPR as needed and assist during times of emergency

• 15% Departmental Maintenance

• Monitor supplies, medications and forms and notifies appropriate staff when reorder needed

• Remove and tag broken equipment and notifies coordinator, supervisor, or manager

• Cleans exam rooms daily and documents on log

• Monitors supplies for expiration date and restock to par levels

• Perform sterilization of instruments and complete logs (assignment based on completion of sterilization class and delegation by appropriate nursing staff)

• Attends staff meetings

• Maintain a clean and organized work area with a minimum of personal items

• 10% QA-Regulatory

• Complete daily logs as assigned by nursing staff:

• Waived testing (i.e. glucometer, urine dipstick and urine pregnancy logs) CLIA standards - Refrigerator and room temperature logs

• Eye wash station

• Other QA logs

• Performs accurate, legal, & ethical documentation

• Maintain patient confidentiality

• Practice OSHA safety standards with proper disposal of biohazard waste

• Uses frequent hand washing or hand sanitizer (up to 10 times before have to wash hands with soap and water, unless hands visibly soiled) to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting

• Uses gloves and PPE as needed

• Uses aseptic or sterile technique as needed

• Verify equipment has a current PM label before use

• Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment

• 15% Customer Service

• Works with patients to achieve excellent customer service and high levels of satisfaction

• Practices mutual respect among all members of the healthcare team

• Works with other staff to promote an efficient and effective healthcare team

• Demonstrates Kelsey-Seybold"s Mission and Values

• Meets both Clinic and individual Customer Service goals and standards by maintaining 90% or greater of excellence in customer service

• Provides age appropriate interactions. (See text box at end of this JD) Telephone Etiquette

• Answer and direct incoming calls to appropriate staff using a caring non-rushed tone

• Identify clinic, department, name and job title in health care team

• Ensure accurate information is obtained and communicated to licensed team members

• Report and provide documentation of all complaints to coordinator, supervisor, manager or Clinic Administrator

• Utilize warm transfer process when redirecting patient to ensure needs are met

• 5% Financial:

• Demonstrates prudent use of resources. Minimizes wasteful actions

• Assists with maintaining equipment according to manufacturer"s recommendation

• Reports to coordinator, supervisor, manager, or clinic administrator the need for over-time and obtains approval

• 5% Quality Improvement :

• Contributes and participates in the department and clinic process improvement plans. (PDSA)

• Supports initiatives related to meeting AAAHC and other accrediting standards

• Follows all safety standards for patients, employees and visitors

• Recognizes and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals

• 10% Select appropriate module(s) as listed below

• Immunizations-Primary: Demonstrates knowledge and skill needed to provide safe and effective immunization to facilitate the provider"s practice. Which includes:

• Routine Immunization administration. (Not foreign travel) ( Tdap, Td, DTaP, MMR, PCV13, PPSV23, Varicella, Zostavax, Rotavirus, Hep B, Hep A, HPV, HIB, Flu,)

• TB skin test application

• Documents administrations

• Knows how to access the designated resource RN

• Seeks clarification or guidance with questions related to immunization administration from licensed staff

You"ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; graduate from an accredited Medical

Assistant program or school

• This is an entry-level role. No experience is required with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant or 1+ years of directly related experience as a medical assistant with no Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
• Employees in role before November 24, 2024 will be grandfathered

based on previous experience requirement

• Those hired into this position must complete the review/skill validation program within 90 days of hire
• Computer experience
• Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient

population

• Proven Basic Medical/Nursing terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification within 1+ years of hire date.
• Ambulatory Care experience
• EPIC experience
• Proven windows bases computer skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you"ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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