Certified Medical Assistant - Cypress Falls

Village Practice Management Company,LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Houston to support patient care and ensure a positive patient experience. You will welcome patients, prepare exam rooms, and communicate clearly about scheduled services.

Requirements include national certification or state registration as a Medical Assistant, current BLS, and phlebotomy experience. Prior work in primary care or urgent care is preferred, with a HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform point-of-care tests and EKGs as ordered.
• Collect and document vital signs, medical histories, and screenings.
• Prepare patients, rooms, and supplies for visits or examinations.
• Assist with phlebotomy and processing of specimens.
• Provide patient instruction regarding medications and diet.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

About Our Company

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 Location

Home Location: 9511 Huffmeister Road Houston, TX 77095

Job Description

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

Total Rewards at VillageMD

• 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.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.