Medical Assistant-Woodlands

Next Level Urgent Care, LLC; Tomball, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Urgent Care, LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams, greet patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms. You will assist with procedures, maintain a safe environment, and ensure efficient patient flow in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The role includes performing CLIA-waived tests, DOT and non-DOT urine drug screens, sterile technique, and data entry in EMR. Requires BCLS, a high school diploma, and ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BCLS certification.
• Some medical experience preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts including day, night, and weekend hours.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to examination room; initiate registration.
• Measure vital signs and record information in chart/EMR.
• Explain procedures and prepare patient and exam room.
• Assist Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; sterilize instruments.
• Perform diagnostic tests (eye exams, ECG, pulse oximetry, peak flow, spirometry).
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests and process specimens.
• Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens with proper chain of custody.
• Remove sutures/staples and change dressings.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

EMR experience

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider.

General Accountabilities:

• Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently. Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to a room, initiate registration process.
• Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• Assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use. Assist in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
• Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
• Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Participate in quality improvement and mandatory education/training programs.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some medical experience.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Environmental and physical requirements

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.