Certified Medical Assistant - Cypress Falls

Summit Health•Houston, TX

1d•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, explains relevant information about their visits, and communicates the services they are scheduled to receive. The home location is 9511 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX 77095. The Medical Assistant performs clinical support tasks, including point-of-care testing, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen processing, medication administration as directed, and patient education. The role also prepares and maintains patient rooms, supplies, and equipment, and may participate in vestibule-based brand marketing to engage patients and increase patient volume.

Requirements

Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through 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, 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, with a focus on engaging patients and increasing 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 instruction regarding medications and diet.
Perform other duties as assigned.