Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and courteously with patients and external parties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an EHR.
• Knowledge of vaccine administration, storage, handling, and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, patient care, examination procedures, and medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed and in taking vital signs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Customer service skills, social perceptiveness, and a service-oriented approach.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with the clinical care team to deliver patient care and promote direct communication among the care team, patients or caregivers, and appropriate care providers.
• Collaborate with care team members to identify and address gaps in care, including chart preparation.
• Promote improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction and efficient use of resources; act as a patient advocate.
• Set up medical equipment and perform applicable tests; administer injections and vaccines as directed; and collect routine specimens and perform point-of-care tests.
• Interview patients about medical concerns and obtain medical histories.
• Measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight, in the patients’ EHR.
• Draw blood and process specimens.
• Assist with routine medical procedures as requested.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examinations, including draping patients and positioning instruments and equipment.
• Review physician orders and lab requests and follow up as needed; call in prescriptions or refill orders as approved and directed.
• Communicate test results to patients as directed.
• Assist with patient education using educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
• Assist with applicable forms and patient paperwork, including referrals, prior authorizations, and pre-certifications.
• Respond to patient phone calls as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.