Compassionate Medical Assistant: Clinical Care and Admin

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care, examinations, and procedures across multiple clinics. The role includes assisting with lab work, specimen collection, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and graduation from a Medical Assistant program, with certification eligibility within 12 months and BLS/CPR within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; and graduation from a Medical Assistant program or
• Eligible for certification by AMT or AAMA or NHA or NAHP within 12 months of hire
• Current licensure or certification as RMA/CMA/CCMA or NRCMA within 12 months; and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient examinations, procedures, and dressing changes.
• Perform lab tests, venipuncture, and specimen handling per policies.
• Record vital signs and patient information in EMR; monitor patient status.
• Support cross-functional clinics and float to other locations as needed.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA-compliant practices.

Skills

Communication skills

ICD9/10 & CPT coding

EMR systems

Phlebotomy experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

MA certification eligibility (AMT/AAMA/NHA/NAHP)

RMA/CMA/CCMA/NRCMA credential within 12 months

BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care, examinations, and procedures across multiple clinics. The role includes assisting with lab work, specimen collection, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and graduation from a Medical Assistant program, with certification eligibility within 12 months and BLS/CPR within 30 days of hire.