Medical Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision, as outlined in the skills inventory. The role emphasizes accuracy in charting, vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations.

Qualified candidates hold a Medical Assistant Certification with CPR required within 30 days of hire; 1 year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school; clinical education/experience may substitute for MA certificate.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision, per the skills inventory.
• Documents care provided in the patient medical record per Practice policies/procedures.
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and chief complaint; records data accurately.

Skills

Written instructions comprehension

Basic math calculations

Patient care experience

Specialty area duties

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision, as outlined in the skills inventory. The role emphasizes accuracy in charting, vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations.

Qualified candidates hold a Medical Assistant Certification with CPR required within 30 days of hire; 1 year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area is preferred.