Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience.
• Maintain certifications in accordance with state guidelines.
• Some Medical Assistant experience.
• Current BLS card.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to perform the job’s physical duties, including regularly standing, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and talking or hearing; frequently lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively with people, display empathy, actively listen, respond appropriately, and accurately maintain medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• EMR experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in family practice or pediatrics.
• Experience with the Athenahealth practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, place them in exam rooms, obtain medical histories, and verify patient information.
• Document a complete and accurate set of vital signs.
• Complete all applicable sections of the electronic medical record accurately and on time, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and the quality tab.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, including performing point-of-care tests within the employee’s skill level, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after patient examinations.
• Follow applicable standards, procedures, and legal regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and colleagues in an attentive, cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and service-oriented manner.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedure guidelines.
• Maintain required logs and perform checks, including refrigerator temperatures and checks of emergency medications, expired medications, and oxygen.
• Check and address voicemails multiple times during the workday.
• Address electronic medical record inbox messages for providers, provider staff, and self.
• Provide front-office backup when needed, including check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors that support the practice.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for internal and external systems.
• Communicate appropriately with awareness of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Complete assigned tasks and contribute to clinic success; listen actively, respond appropriately, show empathy, and maintain accurate patient and provider records.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and qualified dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• AFLAC plans.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Eligible for 401(k) after six months of employment, with a 4% match that vests immediately.
• Paid time off earned.