Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and CPR certification.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with a certificate of completion.
• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and external contacts.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to respond to the needs and concerns of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.
• Ability to travel to other clinics for coverage as needed.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to defuse upset customers.
• Proficiency with software including the internet, Microsoft 365 applications, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, or RMA).
• Bilingual language proficiency.
• One year of back-office Medical Assistant experience or demonstrated proficiency in clinical support duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures within scope of practice and in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment; follow standards and procedures, comply with legal regulations, respond appropriately to emergency codes, and communicate safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain patient-care and non-patient-care records confidentially, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Complete paperwork as fully as possible before submitting it for provider signature.
• Escalate patient or customer concerns to professional or licensed staff when appropriate.
• Perform opening and closing laboratory procedures, including quality control, autoclaving, and packaging instruments.
• Coordinate pre-visit planning sessions, room patients, provide pre- and post-visit care, and perform Medical Assistant or Nurse visits for specimen collection or protocolized care.
• Schedule internal and external patient appointments and provide patient instruction or education appropriate to scope of practice.
• Maintain adequate supplies and notify the clinic leader when supplies need to be ordered.
• Register, check in, and check out patients for all services; collect and upload required documentation and consents.
• Update patient records, including financial and demographic information, and collect copayments and account balances at the time of service.
• Complete annual competency assessments and maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities.
• Adhere to professional standards; organizational policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and accreditation standards.
• Attend staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Travel to other clinics for coverage as needed.
• When appropriately trained and competency-validated, perform front-office functions such as registration, check-in, copayment and consent collection, and working registration error queues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account, including dependent care options.
• 401(k) with matching.
• NHSC Loan Repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on attractions, hotels, and other offerings.
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays.