Compassionate Medical Assistant: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Summit Health Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management seeks a certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced setting at our Houston location. You will welcome patients, gather histories, perform phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs, and assist providers with exams and procedures while ensuring accurate documentation and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, processing specimens, and handling refill requests.

Qualifications

• Nationally Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required (NHA, AAMA, AMT, AMCA, NAHP, NCCT, or AAH)
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers required
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• High School Diploma/Equivalency required
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient care activities
• Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visits or examinations
• Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
• Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Welcomes patients and prepares them for their visit, providing clear information about services

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient communication

BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit Health Management seeks a certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced setting at our Houston location. You will welcome patients, gather histories, perform phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs, and assist providers with exams and procedures while ensuring accurate documentation and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, processing specimens, and handling refill requests.