Medical Assistant

Houston Methodist; Garland (TX); Remote; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Training: NIHSS Certification & Geriac

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Garland, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant for a remote role with a strong emphasis on patient safety and quality. You will participate in care discussions, ensure accurate charting, and support physicians during exams and rounds.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years MA experience, comfort navigating healthcare dynamics, and interest in NIHSS/N geriatric care tools. Expect full benefits and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience navigating healthcare workplace dynamics.
• Interest in NIHSS Certification and Geriatric Care tools.

Responsibilities

• Sit with families through discussions on prognosis, code status, and goals of care.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Chart vitals, intake, and response to treatment for a clean clinical picture.
• Reconcile medication lists at admission to catch interactions.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful clinical culture.
• Hand off at shift change using SBAR with no gaps.
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, and rounds.

Skills

MA experience

Adaptability

TNCC curiosity

Job description

We are after a nimble Medical Assistant whose Negotiation is sharp and whose bedside manner is sharper; Houston Methodist is hiring in Garland. This remote Medical Assistant role offers a $69,000 - $97,000 salary, real ownership over your work, and a clear path to grow alongside a team that ships.

Key Responsibilities

• Sit with families through hard conversations about prognosis, code status, and goals of care
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Chart vitals, intake, and response to treatment so the next Medical Assistant inherits a clean clinical picture
• Reconcile each patient's medication list at admission, catching interactions before they reach the floor
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing clinical culture
• Hand off at shift change using SBAR, leaving zero gaps for the incoming Medical Assistant
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, and rounds

What You'll Bring

• Comfort with a Houston Methodist pace that rarely sits still
• Roughly 3+ years operating in a similar Medical Assistant position
• 5+ years navigating the politics that healthcare work attracts
• Comfort owning a number that goes up or down because of you
• Equal parts Change Management depth and TNCC Certification curiosity

Recognized for our hands-dirty work in healthcare, Houston Methodist continues to grow its presence across TX. Curiosity outranks credentials on this healthcare team, so bring questions, not just answers.

We provide a $69,000 - $97,000 salary, full benefits, and dedicated time each week to learn new NIHSS Certification and Geriatric Care tools.

Pair your TNCC Certification with our ICU Care-heavy team and watch what Houston Methodist can build.