Medical Assistant: Frontline Patient Care & Admin

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support nursing and medical staff in patient care and to handle routine administrative and clinical duties in outpatient and procedural areas.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and certification from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP; BLS; bilingual preferred; weekend/holiday schedule. One year of experience preferred; computer and medical terminology skills required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant certification from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP.
• Vision and Hearing certifications within six months of hire.
• Basic Life Support from an AHA-approved program.
• One year of recent related healthcare experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred; PC and medical terminology knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and medical staff in patient care.
• Coordinate outpatient and procedural area activities to facilitate smooth patient flow.

Skills

Verbal communication

Bilingual

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Harris Health in Houston, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support nursing and medical staff in patient care and to handle routine administrative and clinical duties in outpatient and procedural areas.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and certification from AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or NAHP; BLS; bilingual preferred; weekend/holiday schedule. One year of experience preferred; computer and medical terminology skills required.