Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Provide excellent patient care and demonstrate energy and empathy with patients.
• Comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate and cooperate courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrate organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Show a desire to gain industry knowledge and training, initiative in accomplishing practice goals, and ability to adapt to change.
• Be team-oriented and patient-focused, and consistently contribute to a positive work environment.
• Commit to working over 40 hours to meet business needs and work weekends when applicable.
• Have reliable transportation that allows travel between multiple work locations with minimal notice.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; have experience with EMR systems and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds, and having strong fine motor skills and full use of hands.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional customer service to patients in person and by phone.
• Greet patients promptly and help facilitate clinic flow by anticipating physician needs and respecting patient and physician schedules.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
• Interview patients to verify information; record medical history, current medications, and reason for visit.
• Enter patient information into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assess eye condition by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
• Perform dilation, refraction, pressure checks, and diagnostic testing, including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, and topography.
• Apply working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Accurately document medical visits and procedures as the physician performs them.
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures, and measure and record vital signs as required.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; keep drug counts up to date.
• Complete general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
• Travel to other local offices as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid maternity leave
• Eyecare certification reimbursement
• Competitive base pay
• Employee discounts
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to other offices