Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold one of the following nationally recognized Medical Assistant credentials: CMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); CCMA by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); CMA by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); RMA by American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or American Allied Health (AAH); or NRCMA by National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Record management and accounting skills.
• Ability to collect, record, and maintain data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, including checking in patients, obtaining medical histories, taking vital signs, preparing charts, and assisting with medical examinations.
• Perform routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes in accordance with established protocols.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Arrange examination rooms with instruments and equipment, sterilize medical instruments, dispose of contaminated supplies, and maintain stocks of medications and medical supplies.
• Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established guidelines.
• Perform administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing medical records, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, and performing billing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods.