Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current MA certification from AMT, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP, or NHA; alternatively, current Oregon licensure as an intermediate- or paramedic-level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
• Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements.
• Candidates with NHA certification who qualified through work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program must have one year of Medical Assisting experience.
• Ability to travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and all St. Charles Health System worksites.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Two years of Medical Assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician assessment.
• Record and maintain patient medical data in medical charts.
• Assist physicians with phone requests from patients and other medical professionals or institutions.
• Perform physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures, excluding administration of IV medication.
• Maintain equipment, instruments, and supply inventory levels.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
• Help provide a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.