Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

Pediatrix Medical Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. The successful candidate will perform both clinical and administrative duties, with attention to detail and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

This role involves greeting patients, preparing visits, assisting with exams, collecting specimens, administering injections, scheduling tests, maintaining exam rooms, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or state-required certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred where applicable.
• 1+ year in an office-based setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, obtain medical history, and document information in the medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Provide high-quality patient experience through excellent service and communication.
• Assist physicians/APCs in exams and procedures under supervision.
• Collect and prepare specimens, administer injections, and perform venipuncture where allowed.
• Communicate instructions to patients and ensure understanding.
• Schedule tests and follow-up visits and relay test results.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and ensure sterilization as required.
• Triage calls and requests, manage patient records, and assist with referrals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

OSHA compliance

Patient confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

MA certification preferred

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Job description

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. The successful candidate will perform both clinical and administrative duties, with attention to detail and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

This role involves greeting patients, preparing visits, assisting with exams, collecting specimens, administering injections, scheduling tests, maintaining exam rooms, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant