Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to take patient vital signs and perform injection and immunization procedures.
• Demonstrated ability in charting and documentation, exam-room preparation, infectious-waste handling, sterile techniques, and routine laboratory procedures and specimen collection.
• Oral communication skills sufficient to develop patient rapport and discuss orders with patients, patients’ families, and pharmacies.
• Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with peers in a team setting.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous experience in a dermatology medical office is preferred.
• Experience using Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms between patients, keep them stocked with appropriate supplies, and prepare procedure trays as needed.
• Escort patients to exam rooms; take vital signs and temperature as needed; interview patients about their needs; record the reason for the visit and current medications; and explain how to prepare for the physician’s examination.
• Complete routine forms as appropriate.
• Assist physicians and other providers with patient procedures, including suture removal, wart and mole removal, and minor surgeries.
• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory analysis, complete requisition forms, and contact testing facilities as needed.
• Submit lab results to the physician before contacting patients and filing results in patient charts.
• Schedule on-site and off-site diagnostic tests and procedures, provide preparation instructions, and record ordered procedures and track results.
• Facilitate referrals by contacting other physicians’ offices, scheduling appointments, and forwarding requested test results.
• Contact hospitals and outside sources regarding lab, x-ray, and emergency-room reports; contact pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; and contact nursing homes regarding patient orders.
• Relay test-result information and return patient calls with the physician’s care recommendations.
• Pre-certify medications and referrals with insurers, record pre-certification numbers in charts, and record and track referrals.
• Take manual inventory of drugs, check expiration dates, order replenishments, and order back-office supplies as needed.
• Disinfect exam rooms and the lab and straighten the reception area daily.
• Perform duties while respecting the confidentiality and safety of patients, employees, and physicians.
• Communicate with the physician and office manager about issues vital to improving and sustaining the practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.