Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Work respectfully within the scope of training and capabilities and follow practice, clinic, and office workflows to support quality, efficiency, and patient care.
• Review and update patient records for pre-visit planning, including test results, consultations, correspondence, and other relevant information; identify needed services using established protocols and communicate point-of-care reminders to providers through the EMR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments by escorting them to exam rooms; obtaining and documenting vital signs and weight; recording chief complaints; reconciling medications; reviewing histories; documenting pain scores; and completing required questionnaires.
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the practice or clinic.
• Review health maintenance and chronic illness needs and perform or initiate services according to established protocols and standing orders.
• Perform approved point-of-care testing, including blood pressure, EKG, pulse oximetry, Hgb A1C, glucose, urinalysis, urine HCG, and rapid strep testing.
• Document allergies, medications, and medical, surgical, and family histories in patient records and initiate pharmacy benefit verification as needed.
• Assist providers with physical examinations and perform procedures using appropriate aseptic techniques and established protocols.
• Administer vaccines and place PPDs in accordance with practice or clinic protocols.
• Complete post-visit follow-up, ensuring specimens are properly labeled, documented, and sent to the laboratory.
• Track laboratory orders and results; follow up with patients regarding outstanding labs or orders; update the EMR; and promptly report abnormal results to a physician or nurse.
• Follow up on specialty referrals and other services, track consultation reports, update the EMR, and contact patients regarding outstanding referrals.
• Review pending prescription refill requests.
• Clean, prepare, and restock examination rooms between patients.
• Explain programs, procedures, tests, and preparation instructions to patients; educate them about care coordination and appropriate healthcare utilization; and document identified barriers to care.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments, pre-register patients, verify demographic and insurance information, and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Monitor and order supplies, clean medical equipment, report missing or damaged equipment, and monitor medication and supply expiration dates.
• Assist with administrative office duties, including mailing reminders and other patient correspondence.
• Manage time effectively and use slower periods to prepare for upcoming patient and practice needs.
• Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a team-based approach to patient care.
• Support patient-centered medical home goals by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
• Perform other related duties as required.