Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Frontline Support

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in patient care across assigned clinical areas. The role involves assisting with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, and dressing changes under physician supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program or eligibility for certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; graduation from a Medical Assistant program or eligible for certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain certification (AMT/AAMA/NHA/NAHP) within 12 months and current BLS/CPR within 30 days of hire.
• Six months of medical assistant experience or completion of externship.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and run basic tests per policy.
• Administer medications as directed using seven rights and document results.
• Take patient messages, schedule and prepare exam rooms, and enter data in EMR.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Communication skills

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program/certification eligible

Tools

ICD-9/10 CPT coding

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in patient care across assigned clinical areas. The role involves assisting with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, and dressing changes under physician supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program or eligibility for certification within 12 months.