Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care. The role supports patient care, examinations and procedures, surgical assistance, laboratory work, documentation, scheduling, room and equipment preparation, and emergency response. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammate support.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
Basic to intermediate computer-operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems related to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Ensure required consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Inspect sterile items before opening and arrange supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Assess patients during examinations, procedures, and surgery according to facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of indications of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; correctly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings and greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure documentation follows facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Follow all policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.