Certified Medical Assistant — Dynamic Clinical Support & Growth

Texas Regional Physicians; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Regional Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Houston practice. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in EMR, and assisting clinicians with exams and patient education.

The ideal candidate will have CPR certification and CMA license, with strong organizational and communication skills and familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding. This on-site position offers opportunities for growth within a diverse clinical team.

Qualifications

• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Certified Medical Assistant license.
• Experience in an office setting preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9/ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and injection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care.
• Process telephone messages.
• Follow prescription refill procedures.
• Maintain patient records confidentially.
• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Measure and record vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.).
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e. patient interview and history, vital signs, treatments, test results.
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Collects, verifies, and enters into the applicable system, all incoming referrals and imaging as necessary.
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other simple wound care procedures as directed by the physician.
• Processes internal/external referrals, including sending and calling in prescriptions.
• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications.
• Record patient charges and lab charges for billing department.
• Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to their ongoing health care: results of lab and reports, diet and exercise, laboratory and radiology preparation.

Skills

CPR certification

Certified Medical Assistant license

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

CPT & ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

Medication administration

Injection procedures

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

CPR certification

Certified Medical Assistant license

Job description

Texas Regional Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Houston practice. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in EMR, and assisting clinicians with exams and patient education.

The ideal candidate will have CPR certification and CMA license, with strong organizational and communication skills and familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding. This on-site position offers opportunities for growth within a diverse clinical team.