Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77068: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Vital signs (Required)
• EMR systems (Required)

Summary:
A Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for supporting clinical care activities. As well, A Medical Assistant escorts patients for examination and the initial interview, obtains physical measurements and historical health information, and schedules appointments and/or tests. Lastly, a Medical Assistant obtains specimens, gives select medications, provides patients with information about their appointments and/or treatments, and assists other employees and physicians, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
2. Understands and is responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.
3. Interacts with patients in a caring, sensitive manner.
4. Demonstrates courtesy and respect.
5. Adheres to the Clinic policies and standard operating procedures.
6. Documents information and measurements promptly and accurately.
7. Communicates promptly to physician or supervisor at all times.
8. Communicates identified areas for quality improvement, as needed.
9. Ensures environment is stocked, sanitized, and organized.
10. Maintains confidentiality of patient medical and financial information in all methods of communication in accordance with the Clinic policy and with all applicable laws.
11. Helps to create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, privacy, and confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved school of medical assisting (certification preferred).
• BLS certification preferred.
• Two or more years previous experience preferred.

  
  A Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for supporting clinical care activities. As well, A Medical Assistant escorts patients for examination and the initial interview, obtains physical measurements and historical health information, and schedules appointments and/or tests. Lastly, a Medical Assistant obtains specimens, gives select medications, provides patients with information about their appointments and/or treatments, and assists other employees and physicians, as needed.

  Duties and Responsibilities:
  Primary Responsibilities:
  1. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
  2. Understands and is responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.
  3. Interacts with patients in a caring, sensitive manner.
  4. Demonstrates courtesy and respect.
  5. Adheres to the Clinic policies and standard operating procedures.
  6. Documents information and measurements promptly and accurately.
  7. Communicates promptly to physician or supervisor at all times.
  8. Communicates identified areas for quality improvement, as needed.
  9. Ensures environment is stocked, sanitized, and organized.
  10. Maintains confidentiality of patient medical and financial information in all methods of communication in accordance with the Clinic policy and with all applicable laws.
  11. Helps to create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, privacy, and confidentiality.
  Minimum Requirements:
  Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Graduate of an approved school of medical assisting (certification preferred).
  • BLS certification preferred.
  • Two or more years previous experience preferred.

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)