Medical Assistant

Prime Occupational Medicine•Humble, TX

About The Position

PRIME Occupational Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to clients and patients at PRIME on-site events and clinics. The role includes recognizing and attending to patient needs, understanding ethical and legal responsibilities, performing clinical procedures, and completing administrative duties. The position serves various PRIME locations and may require travel to surrounding locations and on-site events.

Requirements

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of working experience as a Medical Assistant.
Must pass a DISA drug screen and background check.
Must have dependable, reliable transportation.
Professionalism and confidentiality, including maintaining client and staff confidentiality.
Strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, patience, and compassion.
Stress management, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions within a workflow.
Ability to communicate with employees and visitors and complete tasks in situations with speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Responsibilities

Provide information, services, and assistance to clients and patients at PRIME on-site events and clinics.
Maintain medical supplies inventory and perform preventive maintenance, including sterilizing medical instruments.
Verify patient information and medical histories by interviewing patients, documenting history, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, drug and alcohol screenings, audiograms, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and respirator fit tests; report patient history summaries.
Assist doctors with office procedures.
Assist with injury care.
Perform phlebotomy services and give injections.
Safeguard patient information and maintain confidentiality, complete medical records, and perform diagnostic and procedure coding.
Update and file medical records according to state and federal laws.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Inventory supplies, place orders, and verify receipt.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
Follow professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Take ownership of assigned work and seek opportunities to add value.
Take and record messages.
Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis and services at surrounding PRIME locations and on-site.
Perform other duties as assigned.