Medical Assistant - Antoine Dr. Clinic

Centrum Health•Houston, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The clinic is located at 8102 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088. Travel to clinics within the region may be needed for business operations or staffing coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice, or urgent care setting.
Strong knowledge of medical correspondence and electronic medical records.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member with providers and other members of the care team.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification or a diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
Phlebotomy experience is desirable but not required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs and medical histories.
Prepare patients for medical tests and examinations, including X-rays.
Assist physicians during examinations.
Explain medical procedures to patients.
Sterilize medical instruments.
Remove sutures.
Call in or electronically enter prescriptions into pharmacies.
Administer topical, oral, or intramuscular medications as directed.
Transcribe notes and documents related to treatments.
Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operations or staffing coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.