Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or one (1) year of medical assistant experience.
• BLS Certification and/or Canadian equivalent
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient medical histories, vital signs, test results and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Performs daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Prepares treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assists practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Prepares and administers medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.