Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school education.
• At least two years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and independent-judgment skills; attention to detail.
• Interpersonal effectiveness, including diplomacy, tact, emotional intelligence, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback.
• Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and support quality, performance, operational excellence, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
• Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment while managing competing demands from varied stakeholders and sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use a laboratory information system and laboratory instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• National laboratory certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze body fluids, including urine and blood.
• Perform appropriate quality control procedures before patient testing.
• Perform routine clinical laboratory tests and technical procedures accurately and precisely, meeting accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Follow testing policies, procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and adequate supply inventory, and place orders with purchasing as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, collections, and privacy.
• Follow company and departmental policies and procedures, including the Disaster Recovery Plan and IT policies.
• Complete duties and compliance testing required to maintain laboratory compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Maintain required logs and submit monthly paperwork to the consultant.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and contact the instrument service company when necessary.
• Perform other assigned duties and projects.