Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection control, etc.).
• Candidate must be able to function in a team setting, be detail oriented, possesses excellent customer service skills, and be flexible as needs arise.
• Medical Assistant Certification required: National Association for Health Professionals; National Health career Association; American Medical Technologists; American Association of Medical Assistants.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited organization preferred.
• Experience and training as a medical assistant with demonstration of appropriate competencies may be accepted in lieu of completion of medical assistant program.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred; orthopaedics experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with EPIC a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and choreograph patient care, room patients and prepare them for examination -take vitals and health history.
• Pre-plan the daily patient schedule; have all documentation, supplies, etc. ready for the provider.
• Documenting history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; documenting lab procedures and ensuring follow up on results and documents all care provided to the patient utilizing the EMR system and scan/download documents
• Speak with patients regarding scheduled tests and test results as indicated from charts after review by physician.
• Make telephone calls to patients regarding physician orders and/or prescription medications ordered by the physician.
• Assist with cast/splint removal, suture removal and/or dressing changes.
• Explain procedures/surgeries, tests and care preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
• Sterilize equipment before and after treatment and properly dispose used containers and items.
• Respond to phone calls/requests from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices.
• Assist providers with special procedures and examinations as needed.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock assigned areas and ensure par levels of supplies are maintained.