Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• CPR certification.
• Willingness to travel to ambulatory network clinics, including occasional travel to Orange, Katy, and Conroe.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Two years of ambulatory or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow in the assigned outpatient clinic and respond promptly to call lights.
• Provide comfort measures to patients and families, and recognize and communicate patient needs and unusual occurrences.
• Perform technical and supportive patient care skills according to the patient's plan of care and approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain vital signs and document the chief complaint and reason for visit.
• Use aseptic techniques and infection-control measures.
• Collect excretory specimens, including urine and feces, and obtain blood samples by venipuncture.
• Perform tests such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, pH, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
• Measure and record intake and output as ordered.
• Prepare and assist patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures; recognize care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crises.
• Provide other treatments and patient care under a physician's direction, as appropriate to training and assignment.
• Refill patient medications as requested, following the prescribing provider's guidelines and policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services.
• Safely and properly administer medications as assigned, assist with medication reconciliation as required, and accurately document and communicate interventions and measurements.
• Under supervision, complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation in the patient clinic record and communicate relevant information to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and the clinic environment; check supplies and equipment for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability; clean and return equipment; report items needing replacement or repair; and stock rooms, carts, and cabinets as assigned.
• Support patient rights, serve as a patient and family advocate, maintain confidentiality, and seek resources and assistance with ethical dilemmas as appropriate.
• Maintain positive customer and peer relations through professional, courteous communication; respond appropriately to customer requests and report or seek assistance with guest complaints and concerns.
• Participate in clinic or departmental continuous quality improvement activities as appropriate.
• Prioritize and complete work efficiently, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, use time and resources effectively, and contribute as a supportive team member.
• Respond professionally and appropriately in emergent or chaotic situations, with direction.
• Participate in clinic meetings, activities, in-services, and ongoing education; support clinical, departmental, and organizational goals; maintain required credentials and certifications; exchange constructive feedback; and participate in self-evaluation and developmental goal setting.