Medical Assistant - Correctional Health

UTMB Health; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health's Lychner Unit in Humble, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative, clinical, and support services in a correctional healthcare setting. The role includes data entry, medical records management, and patient care tasks delegated by physicians.

You will assist with patient flow, obtain vital signs, and handle materials inventory, while adhering to UTMB policies and safety procedures in a secure facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved MA program.
• BLS-HP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage data in electronic information systems.
• Maintain medical records and filing; ensure accuracy.
• Assist with patient flow; take vital signs and collect specimens as directed.

Skills

Data entry

Vital signs

Patient care

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Medical Assistant

BLS-HP certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

UTMB Health's Lychner Unit in Humble, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative, clinical, and support services in a correctional healthcare setting. The role includes data entry, medical records management, and patient care tasks delegated by physicians.

You will assist with patient flow, obtain vital signs, and handle materials inventory, while adhering to UTMB policies and safety procedures in a secure facility.