Certified Medical Assistant - Heights South

Summit Health•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient support and communication while facilitating an exceptional patient experience that builds satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. The role welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, shares relevant information about their visits, and clearly explains the services they are scheduled to receive. The Medical Assistant performs clinical support activities, including point-of-care testing, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen processing, medication administration as directed, and patient instructions. The role also maintains treatment rooms and equipment, completes quality controls and equipment checks, and participates in brand marketing by engaging patients in the vestibule.

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

Welcome and prepare patients for appointments, and communicate relevant visit information and scheduled services.
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 engaging patients to help 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.