Certified Medical Assistant — Lab, EKG & Patient Care Pro

Summit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is hiring a Medical Assistant in Houston to provide patient support and ensure an exceptional experience. You will welcome patients, collect vital signs, and prepare them for visits while assisting with lab tests and medication administration.

The role requires Nationally Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, BLS, and phlebotomy experience, with a preference for 1 year in primary care or urgent care settings. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support and facilitate an exceptional patient experience.
• Welcome and prepare the patient for their appointment and inform them about services.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory tests and EKGs, suture/staple removal, dressing changes.
• Collect vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Authorize prescription refills as directed.
• Prepare patients, room, and supplies for visits.
• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens.
• Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
• Demonstrate kindness and compassion in patient interactions.
• Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
• Participate in brand marketing to engage and increase patient volume.
• Prepare and administer PO, IM, and ID medications as directed; follow Rights of Medication Administration.
• Provide patient instructions regarding medications and diet.

Skills

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Clinic workflow

Education

Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

VillageMD is hiring a Medical Assistant in Houston to provide patient support and ensure an exceptional experience. You will welcome patients, collect vital signs, and prepare them for visits while assisting with lab tests and medication administration.

The role requires Nationally Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, BLS, and phlebotomy experience, with a preference for 1 year in primary care or urgent care settings. High school diploma or equivalent is required.