Certified Medical Assistant

Summit Health•Sugar Land, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient support and communication and facilitates an exceptional patient experience to build satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. The role welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, informs them about relevant visit information, and clearly communicates the services they are scheduled to receive. The home location is 11529 S Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX, 77498. The Medical Assistant performs clinical support activities, including point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, phlebotomy, specimen processing, vital-sign collection, histories, and screenings. The role also prepares and administers medications as directed by a provider, gives patients medication and diet instructions, authorizes prescription refills as directed, and maintains treatment rooms and equipment. The position includes performing quality controls and equipment checks, showing kindness and compassion in patient interactions, and participating in brand marketing activities focused on engaging patients and increasing patient volume.

Requirements

Nationally certified or registered Medical Assistant credential required; accepted credentials include NHA, AAMA, AMT, AMCA, NAHP, NCCT, or AAH.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers required.
Phlebotomy experience required.
High school diploma or equivalency required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or an emergency room preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome and prepare patients for appointments, communicate relevant visit information, and explain scheduled services.
Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities.
Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings.
Authorize prescription refills as directed.
Prepare patients, rooms, and supplies for visits or examinations.
Perform phlebotomy and correctly process specimens.
Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
Demonstrate kindness and compassion in patient interactions.
Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
Participate in brand marketing, rotating throughout the vestibule to engage patients and increase patient volume.
Prepare and administer PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the provider, following the Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration.
Provide patients with instruction regarding medications and diet.
Perform other duties as assigned.