Certified Medical Assistant

Summit Health CityMD•Sugar Land, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

VillageMD is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patients and communicate with them throughout their visit, helping create an exceptional patient experience and build trust and loyalty. The Medical Assistant welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, explains relevant visit information and scheduled services, and performs clinical and administrative patient-care activities as directed. The home location is 11529 S Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77498.

Requirements

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

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 process specimens correctly.
Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
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 instructions regarding medications and diet.
Welcome and prepare patients for appointments, communicate relevant information about visits and scheduled services, and support a positive patient experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.