Medical Assistant - Copperfield

Summit Health CityMD•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient support and communication to facilitate an exceptional patient experience, build satisfaction and trust, and encourage organizational loyalty. The role welcomes and prepares patients for appointments, informs them of relevant visit information, and clearly explains the services they are scheduled to receive. The position is based at 15881 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095.

Requirements

Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential required; accepted credentials 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 and EKGs as ordered or indicated, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, and carry out 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.
Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
Participate in brand marketing, rotating throughout the vestibule to engage patients and 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.