Compassionate Medical Assistant: Clinical & Admin Support

Pediatrix Medical Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSAs

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group in Houston, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. You will perform clinical and administrative duties, maintain patient records, and help manage exam flow with compassion and attention to detail.

The role requires a Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program; MA certification or state requirements; CPR/BLS is preferred, and about 1+ year of office-based experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA certification preferred or as required by state.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• 1+ year in an office-based setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients, obtain medical history and document in patient medical records.
• Assist with patient flow and prepare exams.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service.
• Assist physician/advanced practice provider with exams and procedures under supervision.
• Perform applicable medical procedures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections and venipuncture as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate instructions to patients and ensure understanding.
• Schedule tests, treatments, and follow-ups; communicate test results.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and sterilize as required.
• Respond to referrals and appointment requests; triage messages and maintain patient files.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

OSHA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Medical Assisting

MA certification preferred or state requirement

CPR/BLS certification preferred

1+ year office-based experience preferred

Job description

Pediatrix Medical Group in Houston, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. You will perform clinical and administrative duties, maintain patient records, and help manage exam flow with compassion and attention to detail.

The role requires a Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program; MA certification or state requirements; CPR/BLS is preferred, and about 1+ year of office-based experience is preferred.