Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program within the State of Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Obtain and maintain Epic certification and annual compliance training throughout employment.
• Obtain and maintain annual skills competencies.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and documentation.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform assigned patient-care duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to use basic mathematical skills and perform repetitive tasks.
• Professional, positive, and ethical conduct with coworkers, patients, the organization, and the public.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with empathy and compassion for a diverse patient population.
• Effective verbal and written communication with multiple organizational levels.
• Strong grammar, spelling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and 30–50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to various health centers to provide coverage and support.
• Ability to work with direct exposure to a computer screen and potential exposure to contagious or infectious diseases.
• Completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a medical clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient visits, assist patients in a timely manner, and support high patient satisfaction.
• Perform clerical tasks such as sending or receiving medical records, obtaining authorizations and reports, and completing forms and requisitions.
• Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing.
• Room patients and complete wrap-up duties, including recording medical information and history, taking vital signs and measurements, maintaining exam rooms, and cleaning and sterilizing reusable instruments.
• Support medication management, including medication administration, logbooks, and medication storage.
• Perform procedures such as EKG, spot vision, and OAE tests.
• Follow PCHG policies and procedures and represent the organization’s mission through behavior, language, and actions.
• Seek resources and guidance from the Clinical Lead, Director of Nursing, Director of Risk & Compliance, and training department as needed.
• Perform only functions for which educationally prepared; obtain required competencies and pursue additional competencies such as lab draws, vaccine administration, and protocol-based medication refills.
• Provide appropriate coverage among departments as competencies become proficient.
• Mentor new Care Team Members when requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Inform other care team members of situations that disrupt timely patient flow.
• Contribute to community give-back initiatives and advocate for Premier’s mission.
• Meet patient care needs and uphold PCHG core values to provide a high-quality patient experience.
• Work toward department goals and support Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA).
• Complete other duties as assigned.