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The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative / operational / customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. CenterWell Medical Assistants work within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, while working under minimal direction. Medical Assistants follow standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Medical Assistant Role Overview:

• Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals

• Recording & updating patient medical histories in electronic medical records software

• Performing routine tests and/or screenings such as mammograms, colorectal screening, and EKGs

• Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider

• Counseling patients on medication and special diets

• Wound care and changing dressings

• Sterilizing and cleaning equipment and ensuring maintenance of examination rooms

• Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to ensure top level patient care

• Highly accurate in collecting phlebotomy samples from senior-aged patients

• Additional Job Description

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or relevant medical office experience as defined by applicable certification program*

• CPR certification

• First Aid certification

• Advanced Phlebotomy experience

• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word including the ability to create, edit, modify, and save documents. Check spelling, grammar, readability, and other intermediate functions.

• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel including creating spreadsheets, creating tables, sorting data, basic computations, inserting, deleting, and hiding data cells.

• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Outlook including configuring email settings, creating, scheduling, and delegating tasks, scheduling meetings, and sharing calendars.

• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

• Candidates must be able to work onsite at the Houstona clinics.

• Bilingual English/Spanish- Must be able to speak, read, and write in both languages without limitations or assistance

Preferred Qualifications

• One + year of experience working in a cardiologist office.

• One + year EKG Experience.

• One + year of previous experience as a Certified / Registered Medical Assistance

• Willingness to learn and be cross trained in other roles based on business need

• Previous experience with medical "front office" responsibilities

• Experience with HEDIS

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

• Previous experience in a geriatric setting

• Rad Tech License (AART)

Please note: This is a FLOAT position and will require you to work between offices as business needs require. Mileage will be reimbursed for travel between clinics.

Medical Assistant Certification:

Please note if you are currently certified, some CMA and RMA programs may still require completion of Humana approved certification program within one year from hire date.

​Humana / CenterWell currently recognizes Medical Assistant Certification or Registration from the following: Allied American Health (AAH), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association, National Association for Health Professionals, American Medical Technologist, National Association of Healthcare Technicians (NAHP), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and/or Medical Career Assessments (MedCA).

If you are not currently certified through one of these recognized organizations, you will have one year, from the date of employment, to receive certification from one of these organizations

Medical Assistant Working hours:

Scheduled 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

Local travel may be required; Mileage is reimbursed

Being a part of the CenterWell team gives you benefits that include:

We offer tangible and intangible benefits such as medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k with company matching, tuition reimbursement, weeks of paid vacation time, paid holidays, work-life balance, growth, a positive and fun culture and much more.

Social Security Request Task Notification: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

Interview Format:

To enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire Text allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

If you are selected for a first round interview, you will receive an email correspondence inviting you to participate in a Modern Hire text interview. In this interview, you will read to a set of interview questions and you will provide text responses to each question. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15 minutes. Your text interview will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

Language Proficiency Testing:

Bilingual English/Spanish. Must be able to speak, read and write in both languages without limitations or assistance. See Additional Information on testing. ​ Any Humana associate who speaks with a member in a language other than English must take a language proficiency assessment, provided by an outside vendor, to ensure competency. Applicants will be required to take the Interagency Language Rating (ILR) test as provided by the Federal Government.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$44,000 - $57,500 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources