Certified Medical Assistant

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Full Time Certified Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in Tomball, TX. This position is responsible for supporting providers with direct patient care, including taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, administering injections, performing basic lab tests, and maintaining accurate medical records. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care in a team-oriented environment.

Overview

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and support within a dynamic healthcare environment. Your enthusiasm and dedication will ensure that patients receive the highest level of service, while you collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including urgent care and specialty clinics.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

• Demonstrates the ability to correctly and efficiently use the EMR system as well as other computer systems.
• Correctly enters lab orders.
• Answers phone calls, respond to patient questions and take messages.
• Ensures all medical documents received are uploaded in the medical record and assigned for provider review.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs, chief complaints, medication review, medical and social history.
• Communicate with patients regarding lab/test results, referrals, follow up visits as delegated by the provider and document appropriately.
• Communicate with pharmacy and outside providers for continuation of patient care.
• Understands how the medical assistant's position and duties relate to the overall function of the clinic and contributes to patient care.
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Demonstrates competence in all procedures in accordance with clinic policies.
• Follows OSHA regulations.
• Ensure exam rooms stay stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instrument sterilization.
• Assist the provider as needed.
• Disinfect exam rooms after each patient.
• Greets patients in a courteous manner.
• Administer injections and vaccines.
• Disposes of used needles in suitable containers and does not recap needles.
• Perform office procedures including but not limited to: EKG, Ear irrigation, spirometry and wound care.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English and Spanish language
• Has computer knowledge and skills to learn the different systems involved with the performance of their duties.
• Performs well in emergency situations.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, patients, and physicians with respect, courtesy and professionalism.
• Knowledge of patient care and the ability to assist with examinations and procedures utilizing medical equipment and instruments
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited MA program
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

• One year prior medical office experience
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT or other approved credentialing agency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job;

· the employee will spend the majority of the time sitting, standing or walking

· use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control;

· Reach with hands and arms;

· Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

· Employees will be scheduled based on operational need.

· Incumbent will be required to work onsite and be responsible for own transportation

· Will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person