Medical Assistant - Copperfield

Summit Health•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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, shares relevant visit information, and clearly explains the services they are scheduled to receive. The home location is 15881 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095.

Requirements

Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required; accepted organizations include 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

Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture or 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 instruction regarding medications and diet.
Perform other duties as assigned.