Compassionate Medical Assistant: Frontline Patient Care

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners in Houston seeks a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care and efficient workflows.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs, specimen handling, medication administration under physician direction, and precise documentation of procedures. Safety, sanitation, and service excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs.
• Record patient histories, medications, allergies, and test results.
• Explain procedures and post-care instructions to patients.
• Follow safety protocols for medication administration and specimen handling.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist physicians during exams and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and test results.
• Assist physician with surgical procedures while maintaining sterile field.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure supplies are stocked and clean.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate test admissions as needed.
• Change dressings and dispose of medical waste per policy.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Vital signs collection

Injections administration

Medical record documentation

Sterile technique

Tools

Medical instrumentation

Sterile field setup

Job description

U.S. Dermatology Partners in Houston seeks a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care and efficient workflows.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs, specimen handling, medication administration under physician direction, and precise documentation of procedures. Safety, sanitation, and service excellence are essential.