What it does
It delivers excellent patient care, the best practices in healthcare, and stringent safety standards.
Mission
To provide the highest quality healthcare experience for all stakeholders through competent professionals, superior service delivery, sustained training and other capacity-building initiatives, and collaborative healthcare programs
Size and presence
It has around 5000-10,000 employees and a 600-bed capacity
Best known for
The combination of competent healthcare professionals, modern facilities, and the latest medical equipment and technology
The good bits
Recommended if you want to develop your skills and foundation in patient care
The not-so-good bits
Long duty hours, and sometimes extended hours, especially for medical staff
The Story of Makati Medical Center
In 1969, several renowned Filipino doctors and businessmen decided to establish a world-class medical facility in Makati. At that time, Makati was just beginning to rise as a premier business district. The plan required a modern hospital to provide health services to the community, and hence Makati Medical Center was built.
The funds for the construction were obtained from doctors and other professionals who had the same dream. They also sent an emissary to scout for more investors in the United States.
Makati Medical Center was formally opened to the public on May 31, 1969. Year after year, it gains a reputation as a world-class healthcare provider for Filipinos. On May 31, 2019, MakatiMed celebrated its golden anniversary of serving the Filipino and global community.
It has been known for the integration of technological innovations in its operations. Two of the groundbreaking innovations it initiated in the healthcare industry are MakatiMed On-Call and TomoTherapy treatment. MakatiMed On-Call is the first hospital-based call center in the country, launched in 2010.
TomoTherapy treatment is a revolutionary cancer care with the latest form of image-guided radiation therapy. Launched in 2012, the treatment is able to reduce many common side effects related to radiation treatment.
Culture & vibe
The environment can sometimes be fun or stressful, fast-paced, and very competitive. However, the management is approachable and the colleagues are willing to help. Depending on the position, the work schedule can be flexible, but it can also require you to work overtime or at night shift when they are understaffed.
MakatiMed has a good learning environment. They provide free training and seminars to help employees to grow professionally. Fresh graduates will also learn a lot about dealing with different types of people.
The Career page on MakatiMed’s website welcomes interested applicants from three categories: those who wish to apply to be MMC Consultants, to be Management Staff, and to be Medical Staff. To be an MMC Consultant, the candidates need to be a member of a certain board/association and have certification from the related field.
To apply, you need to click on each position to find the job summary and qualifications needed. Fill up the form provided for each position, then press the Apply button. For further questions, you can contact them by phone, email, or on location.
The vacancies for Management Staff are currently open for: Financial Analyst, Revenue Specialist, Releasing Officer, Executive Concierge, Team Leader-Outpatient Services, General Accounting Staff, Team Leader-MMC HealthHub Operations, and Executive Liaison Officer.
The vacancies for Medical Staff are currently open for: Speech Therapist, Registered Nurse, Junior Clinical Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist, Junior Radiologic Technologist, Junior In-Patient Pharmacist, Echo Technologist, License Officer, and Junior Respiratory Therapist.
In the initial interview, the HR Department may call to verify your personal details and background. The pre-employment background check may include the performance and attitude of your previous employer, as well as health and psychological tests. The final interview can be conducted either in person or via virtual meeting. You need to prepare to answer the basic or technical questions related to your field.
Remuneration
For medical staff, the salary per year at MakatiMed is approximate: PHP193,200 (Staff Nurse), PHP225,000 (Resident Physician), PHP204.000 (Registered Nurse), PHP216,000 (Junior Clinical Pharmacist), PHP221,000 (Medical Technologist), PHP240,000 (Patient Service Representative), PHP240,000 (Radiologic Technologist), PHP264,000 (Medical Coder), PHP264,000 (ER Nurse).
For management staff, the salary per year can reach: PHP192,000 (Secretary), PHP199,600 (Administrative Assistant), PHP228,000 (Accounting), PHP276,000 (Business Process Analyst), PHP390,000 (Credit Officer), PHP438,000 (Unit Manager), PHP642,000 (Human Resources Officer).
Benefits
They offer the following benefits for their employees:
Career prospects
Several insiders describe that they are given opportunities to learn and improve their skills. Internal promotions are also preferred over hires. However, other positions may have a rather slow advancement.