Certified Medical Assistant - Oak Forest

Village Practice Management Company,LLC; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant in Houston to support patients, welcome and prepare them for visits, and clearly communicate services to be provided. You will help build trust by delivering compassionate, accurate care and by supporting the provider throughout patient encounters.

The ideal candidate is nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant, holds current BLS, and has experience in primary care settings.

Formación

• Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant is required.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers is 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.

Responsabilidades

• Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities.
• Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Authorize prescription refills as directed.
• Prepare patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens.
• Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Vital signs documentation

Patient communication

EKG

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Herramientas

EKG machine

Phlebotomy supplies

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Description

Home Location: 1351 W. 43rd St. Houston, TX 77018

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

• Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities
• Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings
• Authorize prescription refills as directed
• Prepare patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations
• Perform 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.

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