Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, including an externship, or at least five years of Sparrow medical assistant experience in a clinical capacity.
• Relevant clinical experience within the past five years; if there is no clinical experience, completion of a medical assistant program within the past two years.
• Specialty clinics may require six months of specialty experience.
• Knowledge of patient privacy rights and compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adherence to ICARE values and standards of behavior: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Ability to model behaviors that value diversity and support an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and customers using AIDET: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank.
• Ability to work safely and promptly report hazards in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to provide age-specific patient care responsive to physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level.
• Visual and auditory acuity needed to monitor patient conditions and operate department equipment.
• Positive team attitude and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, families, providers, and coworkers.
• Ability to work in an electronic medical record (EMR) environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs and chief complaints, and document information accurately.
• Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Answer, screen, and triage telephone calls; take accurate messages and distribute them to appropriate personnel according to practice guidelines.
• Schedule tests and referral appointments for patients.
• Administer oral and injectable medications and phone prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Support patient and family teaching and provide an educational environment for patients and their families.
• Work on gaps-in-care registries to help improve quality of care.
• Maintain logs and complete required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, medications, and oxygen.
• Maintain practice standards by participating in in-services and committees; may help develop and implement quality-control measures and practice policies.
• Inventory, order, and restock supplies as needed.
• Maintain and clean equipment and support environmental safety requirements.
• Provide clerical and clinical services and work in both areas as needed to maintain effective practice flow.