Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Equivalency.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, including hands-on patient care such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures; alternatively, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
• Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and Medical Assistant orientation upon hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• For Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine, BAT and DOT certifications are required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills and experience with an EMR system are a plus.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Alternatively, graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
• Facilitate patient flow and provide clinical support to providers.
• Manage patient information in the EPIC electronic health record.
• Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
• After successful clinical competency completion, perform EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires.