Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant I: No experience required.
• Medical Assistant II: At least two years of relevant experience as a medical assistant, including at least one year working in three different disciplines, such as Primary Care/Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Reproductive Health.
• Medical Assistant certification from an approved Medical Assistant training program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals within three months of hire.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
• Experience working in a federally qualified health center.
• Experience in a community health or outpatient setting in primary care, reproductive health, and/or pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistant I: Escort patients to exam rooms; conduct patient history interviews; take and record vital signs; prepare patients for examinations; provide patient information and instructions; and exit patients.
• Medical Assistant I: Convey provider-directed clinical information to patients about medications, special diets, prescription refills, and laboratory tests.
• Medical Assistant I: Organize and maintain exam rooms and workspace, restock supplies, maintain inventory, and sterilize instruments.
• Medical Assistant I: Perform basic in-house tests, including finger-stick glucose or hemoglobin, dipstick urinalysis, rapid strep tests, and electrocardiograms.
• Medical Assistant I: Administer medications and treatments, excluding injections, as directed by the provider.
• Medical Assistant I: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Medical Assistant II: Collect, document, and prepare patient and associated health information for provider visits, including rooming and exiting protocols.
• Medical Assistant II: Triage patient inquiries about medical issues and questions for healthcare providers.
• Medical Assistant II: Complete and submit prior authorization forms for medications prescribed by the healthcare provider.
• Medical Assistant II: Convey provider-directed clinical information to patients about medications, special diets, and laboratory tests.
• Medical Assistant II: Perform basic in-house tests, including finger-stick glucose, hemoglobin A1C, dipstick urinalysis, rapid strep tests, and venipunctures.
• Medical Assistant II: Ensure quality assurance in the CLIA-waived clinic laboratory.
• Medical Assistant II: Stock, supply, and sanitize rooms after visits; assist with monthly inventory ordering and supply organization.
• Medical Assistant II: Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as directed by the healthcare provider.
• Medical Assistant II: Assist with training back-office staff.
• Medical Assistant II: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Ten paid holidays.
• ASRS retirement and 457 savings plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• CALM subscription.
• Additional benefits are referenced in the complete benefit package.