Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA (American Allied Health); CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants); RMA (American Medical Technologists); RMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants); NRCMA (National Association for Health Professionals); NCMA (National Center for Competency Testing); or CCMA (National Healthcareer Association).

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Enter information into the electronic medical record system.
• Serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Room patients, take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and medication reconciliation under RN or provider supervision.
• Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations and referrals.
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available for eligible employees.
• Consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off work.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees; details are available on the company career site.