Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Procedures

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston-System seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily operations in the campus Health Services clinic. You will assist with patient intake, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and perform administrative tasks to ensure timely, student-centered care.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential as you support licensed providers, handle basic lab procedures, EKGs, immunizations, and health fairs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification upon hire.
• CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and RN with clinical procedures and first aid.
• Record vital signs and communicate patient conditions to providers.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and specimen handling.
• Room patients and schedule appointments, handle check-in/out and payments.
• Maintain clinic inventory and monitor equipment in exam/treatment rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

HIPAA knowledge

Confidentiality

Vital signs equipment handling

Education

Medical Assistant certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Houston-System seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily operations in the campus Health Services clinic. You will assist with patient intake, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and perform administrative tasks to ensure timely, student-centered care.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential as you support licensed providers, handle basic lab procedures, EKGs, immunizations, and health fairs. Equal opportunity employer.