Medical Assistant (FT) - Job ID 1857875

Sherman MD Providers Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman MD Providers Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and clerical teams in a busy Houston clinic. You will room patients, take histories and vitals, and document results in electronic medical records while delivering courteous patient service.

Role includes scheduling, billing support, insurance verification, and light exam assist on procedures. Strong confidentiality and willingness to travel between clinics are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MA Certificate required; Registry preferred.
• 1–3 years of medical office or admissions experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, answer incoming calls, and provide front/back office support.
• Record patient histories, vitals, and test results in EMR systems.
• Deliver high level customer service to patients and families.
• Manage scheduling, inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.
• Assist providers during examinations and venipuncture as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and instrument sanitation.
• Monitor expiration dates of exam room supplies.
• Protect patient confidentiality per HIPAA/PHI rules.
• Support clinic mission and policy adherence; cross-train; possible travel.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Medical office experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA Certificate

Medical Assistant Registry

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Practice Manager and Supervisor, the Medical Assistant will function as a member of the clinical and clerical team and complete assigned daily tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The medical assistant will be responsible for rooming patients, answering incoming calls, directing calls as appropriate, and providing general office support with a variety of clerical and clinical activities and related tasks in both the front and back office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with providers to assist in delivering world-class care to patients.
• Record patient medical histories, vital signs, or information such as test results in EMR systems.
• Provide a high level of customer service to all new and existing patients.
• Handle patient scheduling, inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.
• Assist providers during examinations by setting up exam rooms for procedures, performing simple tests, and assisting with venipuncture draws.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in examination rooms and with instruments.
• Maintain materials and monitor expiration dates of exam room supplies.

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA/Confidentiality rules and PHI regulations.

• Consistently supports and maintains the Mission, Core Values and expected customer service behaviors of the clinic/hospital by following all policies and the Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned including cross training and possible travel to other clinics.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MA Certificate required. Registry preferred.
• One to three years previous admissions or medical office experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred