Certified Medical Assistant - Braeswood

Summit Health CityMD•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient support and communication, helping create an exceptional patient experience that builds satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. The role welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, explains relevant information about their visits and scheduled services, and performs clinical support tasks under provider direction. The home location is 7929 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054.

Requirements

Nationally certified or registered Medical Assistant credential required; accepted certifications 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

Perform point-of-care laboratory tests and EKGs as ordered or indicated, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, and provide other patient care.
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 by rotating throughout the vestibule and engaging patients to help increase patient volume.
Prepare and administer oral, intramuscular, and intradermal 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.