Posted 29 days ago
Medical Assistant (Office/Clinic)
HoustonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory clinic, including patient intake, vital signs, injections, EHR documentation, and care coordination.
About this role
About the Role
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant to support our providers and care teams. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care within our ambulatory clinics. This position supports providers and patients through a variety of responsibilities related to patient intake, clinical procedures, care coordination, documentation, and communication. The role reports to the Clinic Manager and plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care.
Our Values:
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
Key Responsibilities
- Support physicians and care teams by providing both clinical and administrative assistance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Room patients, obtain medical histories, measure and document vital signs, and maintain accurate patient records in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Assist with clinical procedures, point-of-care testing, immunizations, injections, and other patient care activities within scope of practice.
- Prepare exam rooms, maintain clinical supplies, and ensure equipment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
- Coordinate patient care by scheduling appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and communicating with providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare partners.
- Provide exceptional customer service and patient education while promoting a positive patient experience.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, OSHA requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinic operations and patient care.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
- CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or equivalent certification preferred.
- Current BLS (CPR) certification required.
- Immunization certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- One to two years of ambulatory clinical Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
- Strong clinical skills including vital signs, injections, and EKGs.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
- Professional, patient-centered demeanor and cultural sensitivity.
Benefits
- Our organization follows an in-person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a daily basis. The home site for this position is 509 W Tidwell Suite 200, Houston, TX 77091.
- The base pay range for this role is $17 - $24 per hour. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25-35 pounds.
- Regular patient contact in a clinical environment.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids.
- Typical clinic-based work schedule.
Skills
BLSEHREKGsHIPAAImmunizationsInfection ControlInjectionsMedical TerminologyOSHAPatient SchedulingPoint-of-care TestingVital Signs
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