Medical Assistant-CORHLT

Coloradoacc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Medical Assistant to support nursing staff and ensure streamlined patient care. The role involves administrative and clinical responsibilities in an outpatient setting, ideal for candidates with a high school diploma and relevant certification. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and be able to operate medical equipment effectively. Experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP required.
• Basic Life Support certification from an AHA approved program.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and medical staff in patient care.
• Perform routine administrative and clinical duties.
• Coordinate activities in outpatient and procedural areas.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terms

Bilingual skills

Education

High School diploma

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical equipment

Computer

Job description

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH
The Medical Assistant is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program

Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required:
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Vision and Hearing certifications as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.


Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.

Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),
Writing /Composing: Reports.

Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred

Proficiencies: P.C.


Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms .

Work Schedule:Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.

Equipment Operated: Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine