Certified Medical Assistant - Cypress Falls

Summit Health Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

401k

Job summary

VillageMD in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and enhance the patient experience. You will welcome patients, prepare them for visits, and clearly communicate the services they will receive.

Responsibilities include point-of-care tests, EKGs, phlebotomy, vital signs, and room preparation. A nationally certified or registered medical assistant, BLS, and 1 year of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant is required.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and prepares the patient for their appointment and provides clear information about services.
• Performs point-of-care tests, EKGs as ordered, suture/staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collects and documents vital signs, histories and screenings.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed.
• Prepares patients, rooms and supplies for visits.
• Performs phlebotomy and processes specimens.
• Maintains clean and stocked treatment rooms and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

BLS certification

Patient communication

Registration/assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Medical Assistant certification

Job description

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Home Location: 9511 Huffmeister Road Houston, TX 77095

As a Medical Assistant , you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.

How You Will Get Things Done:

• Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities


• Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings


• Authorizes prescription refills as directed


• Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations


• Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens


• Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment


• Other duties as assigned

How You Will Build Trust:

• Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions


• Performs quality controls and equipment checks.


• Participate in brand marketing, rotating throughout the vestibule, with a focus on engaging and increasing patient volume.

How You Will Innovate:

• Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the "Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration"\


• Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet

Experience to Drive Change:

• Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required (NHA, AAMA, AMT, AMCA, NAHP, NCCT, or AAH)


• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers required


• 1 year of experience preferred


• Phlebotomy experience required


• High School Diploma/Equivalency required


• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.