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Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Novice II position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management for the physician practice under the guidance of a Sr. Medical Assistant or Clinical Coordinator. This position will include actively participating and supporting primary clinical teams. The Medical Assistant Novice II position will work with and receive supervision from the physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and RN's. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. The Medical Assistant Novice II position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Completion of one year in Novice I program or a Medical Assistant Externship program
</li><li>Health care experience preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
</li></ul> 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
</li><li>Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
</li><li>Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures; ability to use good reasoning and judgment
</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, co-workers and the public; ability to work with peers in a team situation
</li><li>Provide safe patient centered, compassionate and competent care, ability to obtain vital signs
</li>Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Provides follow-up contact with patient, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with recommendations-medications, lab/x-ray, specialist visits, PCP visits, dieticians, CDE, etc.
</li><li>After visit, reviews summary with patients, when appropriate; develops a workflow to ensure smooth transition of care for patients.
</li><li>Collaborate with the patients, physicians and other care team members assessing the patients&rsquo; progress toward individual health care goals.
</li><li>Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room.
</li><li>Provides care to patients assigned within department, defined limits. Anticipate the needs of the specific patient population.
</li><li>Obtains and documents vital signs, chief complaints, medication reviews, medical and social history.
</li><li>Educates patients about self-management tasks they can undertake to gain greater control of their health status.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation.
</li><li>Assists with care coordination with hospital, ER, consulting physicians and/or community resources, when appropriate, to including handling of triage patient calls.
</li><li>Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established in assigned department.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Assist with patient care in the health care continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner.
</li><li>Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, seeking assistance as appropriate. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Participate in professional development activities. Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an on-going basis. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Completion of one year in Novice I program or a Medical Assistant Externship program
</li><li>Health care experience preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Medical Assistant Novice II- Neurosurgery (Katy/West Houston)

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) (ACLS) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA (ACLS) position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
<div>
FLSA STATUS 
Exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year of clinical experience</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and</li><li>
PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li><li>
Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants</li><li>
Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare</li><li>
Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care</li><li>
Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components</li><li>
Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families</li><li>
Demonstrates proficient time management skills</li></ul> 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.</li><li>
Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate.</li><li>
Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.</li><li>
Collaborates with inter-professional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family&rsquo;s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.</li><li>
Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care.</li><li>
Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed.</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders.</li><li>
Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results.</li><li>
Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations.</li><li>
Assists the inter-professional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes.</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding.</li><li>
Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills.</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization&rsquo;s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee.</li><li>
Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.</li></ul> 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>
WORK ATTIRE<ul><li>
Uniform: No</li><li>
Scrubs: Yes</li><li>
Business professional: Yes</li><li>
Other (department approved): Yes</li></ul></li><li><div> 
ON-CALL* 
<ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></div><ul><li>
On Call* Yes</li></ul></li><li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li><li>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes</li></ul></li></ul></div>
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year of clinical experience</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and</li><li>
PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery (Medical Center)

HCA Houston Healthcare

<div>Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Sanitation Specialist Food and Nutrition Associate today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary and Qualifications</h5><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
The Food &amp; Nutrition Sanitation worker will be a competent employee who is responsible for the cleanliness and organization in the Food &amp; Nutrition Department. Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Checklist. Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the performance management plan. 
Quality<ul><li> 
Adhere to HACCP/food safety guidelines/policies &amp; procedures</li><li>
Utilizes systems/processes to ensure patient safety, infection control practices, department security &amp; HIPPA guidelines.
</li><li>Maintain and adhere to Food &amp; Nutrition uniform and personal appearance standards at all time
</li><li>Report all hazards and unsafe work conditions.</li></ul> 
Service<ul><li> 
Utilizes proper processes to achieve patient, customer &amp; physician satisfaction goals.
</li><li>Utilizes systems to quality process/standards around sanitation</li><li>
Reports customer complaints to appropriate supervisor. 
</li></ul> 
 
 
 
People<ul><li> 
Foster a culture of commitment to the HCA vision, mission, and values of the organization.
</li><li>Participate in team and individual employee training.</li></ul> 
Growth<ul><li> 
Participate in training with other members of the Food Service department staff to further develop/advance within the industry.</li></ul> 
Finance<ul><li> 
Utilizes cost control processes to meet goals and reduce waste</li><li>
Follow all time keeping standards: time clock procedures, meal breaks, timely clocking</li></ul> 
Education &amp; Experience: 
 
<ul><li>High School Graduate\Equivalent. Required
</li><li>1 + years of experience in healthcare Preferred</li></ul></h5><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
 
&quot;The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Sanitation Specialist Food and Nutrition Associate opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Sanitation Specialist Food and Nutrition Associate

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
</li></ul> 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
</li><li>Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
</li><li>Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
</li><li>Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
</li><li>Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
</li><li>Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
</li><li>Ability to work with peers in a team situation
</li><li>Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
</li><li>Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
</li>Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
</li><li>Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
</li><li>Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues&rsquo; though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
</li><li>Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient&rsquo;s electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
</li><li>Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
</li><li>Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.
</li><li>Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
</li><li>Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
</li><li>Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.
</li><li>Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
</li>Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system &mdash; one of the nation&rsquo;s leading health systems &mdash; the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation&rsquo;s leading hospitals and health care professionals.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Certified Senior Medical Assistant - Primary Care (West Houston)

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
</li></ul> 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
</li><li>Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
</li><li>Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
</li><li>Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
</li><li>Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
</li><li>Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
</li><li>Ability to work with peers in a team situation
</li><li>Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
</li><li>Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
</li>Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
</li><li>Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
</li><li>Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues&rsquo; though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
</li><li>Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient&rsquo;s electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
</li><li>Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
</li><li>Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.
</li><li>Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
</li><li>Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
</li><li>Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.
</li><li>Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
</li>Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Certified Senior Medical Assistant - Neurology (Clear Lake)

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Emergency Room Technician position is responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for diverse patient population and their families in the Emergency Room, performing patient care activities of daily living (ADL's), as needed. This position performs delegated patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The Emergency Room Technician position records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or provider. The Emergency Room Technician position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions independently, handling patient care and technical issues as they arise within the scope of their job. This position also performs clerical tasks such as answering the phones and transcribes orders as needed.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Six months in an emergency setting or Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Intermediate certification (State of Texas)
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
</li></ul> 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Displays strong time management skills
</li><li>Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
</li><li>Practices proper infection control, including precautionary procedures
</li><li>Independently adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing work flow
</li><li>Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action
</li><li>Strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain accuracy
</li><li>Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records, i.e., Epic, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, &amp; Excel)
</li><li>Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
</li>Successful completion of validated Basic EKG proficiency exam with a score of 80% and correct identification of lethal dysrhythmias during orientation 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Participates and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner in a clear and timely manner.
</li><li>Communicates effectively with patients, family members, co-workers, medical staff, hospital personnel, and other customers; treats all individuals with dignity and respect. Acts as a patient advocate in coordinating care across the continuum that meets the patient&rsquo;s needs
</li><li>Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving. Assists other techs and coworkers, manages several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Assists in resolving complex issues.
</li><li>Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs delegated low risks, high frequency technical and clinical procedures required for patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, comprehensive screenings, care administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training and validation (i.e., vital signs, 12 Lead EKG, I.V. catheter insertion, CPR, splinting, specimen collection, immobilization by backboard, extrication from vehicles) in accordance with established policies and procedures. Repeats vital signs according to policy.
</li><li>Assumes the role of phlebotomist when necessary. Performs drug screen collection according to established policy, procedure, and protocols.
</li><li>Observes patients, making hourly rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s), for condition change. Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
</li><li>Actively works to pursue high levels of patient satisfaction by contributing towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
</li><li>Accurately identifies the patient using standardized patient identification protocols and resolves any discrepancies prior to caring for patient. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities, impacting hospital and department quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability, collaborating with the interprofessional team.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment, and resource information. Assists in the inventory, monitoring and ordering supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels. Minimizes the overuse of supplies and reports low supply inventories as they arise; does not waste supplies.
</li><li>Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Performs tasks timely to meet department turn-around-times. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members and performing additional tasks.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development including the development of advanced skills. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives.
</li>Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement hospital projects and department shared governance activities. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Six months in an emergency setting or Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Intermediate certification (State of Texas)
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
</li></ul>Preferred
CPT &ndash; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Emergency Department Technician

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care and services to diverse patient population and their families and performing EKGs and collecting lab specimens under direction of the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position performs patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope. The EMT/Paramedic position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks, conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, reporting observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse and/or provider. This position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist Experience standards.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li><li>Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Must have one of the following: &bull;LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure &bull;EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification &bull;EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 3 months and</li><li>
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 3 months
</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Demonstrates and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
</li><li>Displays strong time management skills
</li><li>Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem solving
</li><li>Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
</li><li>Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records, e.g., Epic, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, &amp; Excel) to maintain patient information
</li><li>Must be able to perform basic EKG interpretation skill
</li>Applies basic knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Functions as a team member, responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Problem-solves, assists other techs, manages several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
</li><li>Serves as role model, using critical thinking, in several capacities; mentors new EMTs and ancillary personnel as to unit procedures, role and unit readiness as team leader, in patient decontamination operations.
</li><li>Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
</li><li>Serves as an educational resource for unit competency and validation procedures that are applicable to role.
</li><li>Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Role models patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, comprehensive screenings, care administered, diagnostic measurements, allergies and medication lists, treatments and procedures as determined by skills, training and validation (i.e., vital signs, 12 Lead EKG, phlebotomy, ultrasound-guided I.V. catheter insertion, CPR, splinting, specimen collection, immobilization by backboard, extrication from vehicles) in accordance with established policies and procedures. Repeats vital signs according to policy.
</li><li>Observes patients, making hourly rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s), for condition change. Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e. bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Uses rapid assessment skills to accurately identify patients&rsquo; severity of illnesses, deterioration of conditions, and risks for adverse events, and communicates findings to licensed nurse and/or provider. Applies critical thinking skills to recognize abnormal ECGs, vital signs, and mental status to monitor high risk patients out of the department as delegated.
</li><li>Manages incoming patient information by receiving pre-arrival notifications from EMS providers per unit protocols. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Reports &ldquo;near misses&rdquo; and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, collaborating with the interprofessional team.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit.
</li><li>Maintains an orderly environment that facilitates access to supplies, equipment, and resource information. Assists in the inventory, monitoring and ordering supplies and medical equipment to maintain par levels.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development, continually assisting with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives.
</li>Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li><li>Completion of EMT-A, EMT- Paramedic program or licensed Paramedic, and/or currently participating in an EMT to Paramedic program with classification of an EMT-Advanced
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Six months pre-hospital experience or six months hospital experience as an EMT or Paramedic
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
Must have one of the following: &bull; LP - Licensed Paramedic - State Licensure &bull; EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification &bull; EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 3 months and</li>
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 3 months 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

EMT Paramedic

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