Certified Medical Assistant - Cypress Falls

Summit Health CityMD•Houston, TX

6d•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 role welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, informs them about relevant visit information, and clearly explains the services they are scheduled to receive. The home location is 9511 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX 77095. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative support tasks, including point-of-care testing, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen processing, medication administration as directed by a provider, and patient education about medications and diet. The position also involves preparing and maintaining patient rooms and equipment, documenting patient information, and completing quality controls and equipment checks. Team members may participate in brand marketing by rotating through the vestibule to engage patients and increase patient volume.

Requirements

Nationally certified or registered Medical Assistant credential required (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 and staples, change dressings, and perform 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.
Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
Participate in brand marketing by rotating throughout the vestibule and engaging patients to increase patient volume.
Prepare and administer oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), and intradermal (ID) medications as directed by the provider, following the Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration.
Provide patients with instructions regarding medications and diet.
Complete other duties as assigned.