Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Complete an accredited Medical Assistant program, complete a formal medical service training program of the United States Armed Forces, or have five years of recent full-time professional Medical Assistant experience.
• Hold a Medical Assistant certificate from AAMA, AMT, NHA, ARMA, NCCT, or NRCMA; be certified as a Registered Medical Assistant; or complete a Cook County Medical Assistant Training Program before starting employment.
• Hold CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Provide required transcripts and certificates at the specified interview or application stages.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with staff and patients from diverse cultures and age groups.
• Awareness of HIPAA and sensitivity and respect when caring for patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties and ability to transition between clinical and administrative work.
• Strong emergency response skills and ability to observe environmental and OSHA safety practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines and update educational requirements as required by a licensing association or CCH.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a related clinical capacity within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately document medical history, vital signs, and other required measurements; review records for completeness and assist patients with forms.
• Prepare patient rooms, maintain their cleanliness and appearance, clean rooms after visits, and properly dispose of potentially infectious materials.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including answering phones, sorting charts, retrieving lab reports, scheduling appointments, billing, maintaining demographic and insurance information, and completing compliance reports.
• Perform laboratory procedures such as finger-stick glucose, venipuncture, EKGs, urine dipsticks and pregnancy tests, throat cultures, point-of-care testing, and I-stats; log tests and controls and document results.
• Assist physicians with physical exams, minor surgical procedures, and treatments, including dressings and ear irrigations; administer oral medications and injections as ordered and document administration.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens as directed; prepare, administer, and document immunizations.
• Administer first aid and perform related procedures, including changing dressings, applying bandages, and removing sutures; may perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provide patients with an accurate and complete medication list and communicate patient needs, refill requests, test matters, and concerns to providers.
• Support provider staff with referrals for diagnostic testing and specialist care as ordered.
• Participate in and support Joint Commission surveys and rounds.
• Receive, organize, and stock clinical supplies; maintain inventories and secure medication samples, check expiration dates, and maintain dispensing records.
• Sterilize equipment onsite or prepare it for transfer to another facility for sterilization; maintain clinical equipment and report malfunctions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in working with patients across age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Follow hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and applicable engineering and work-practice controls.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Basic term life insurance
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program