Certified Medical Assistant - Inwood

Summit Health CityMD•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient support and communication, helping facilitate an exceptional patient experience and build satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. The assistant welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, communicates relevant information about their visits and scheduled services, and supports providers with clinical and administrative patient-care activities.

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

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 by rotating throughout the vestibule and focusing on engaging patients and increasing 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.