Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

Memorial Hermann Health System; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers in patient examinations, orders, and procedures. You will collect vitals, prepare patients, and assist with diagnostic studies under physician supervision.

Strong communication, basic lab skills, and EMR proficiency are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program or eligibility for certification within 12 months, and CPR/BLS certification within 30

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or eligibility for certification within 12 months of hire.
• RMA, CMA, CCMA or NRCMA certification within 12 months of hire; BLS/CPR within 30 days of hire.
• Six months MA experience or externship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Record patient vital signs and prepare chart data.
• Perform venipuncture and basic lab tests per policy.
• Administer medications as directed using seven rights.
• Maintain EMR accuracy and patient documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist during procedures.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Communication skills

Phlebotomy/venipuncture

ICD-10/CPT coding

6 months MA experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Certification eligibility within 12 months

RMA/CMA/CCMA/NRCMA within 12 months

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Laboratory specimen handling

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers in patient examinations, orders, and procedures. You will collect vitals, prepare patients, and assist with diagnostic studies under physician supervision.

Strong communication, basic lab skills, and EMR proficiency are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program or eligibility for certification within 12 months, and CPR/BLS certification within 30