Medical Assistant- OB/GYN Medical Center Associates

We are a group of providers united by our clinically integrated, high-performance network and shared belief that physician autonomy is key to improving healthcare. As a physician-led medical group, we provide the tools, talent, and technology that enable you to improve patient care and your practice’s economic outcomes. We remove administrative work to help you transition to and thrive in value-based care so you can focus on patients, not paperwork and policy.

Location: Onsite at our care center - 7900 Fannin St # 4000, Houston, TX 77054

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth patient flow and delivering exceptional support to both physicians and patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and be able to effectively manage a variety of front and back office duties.

Essential Job Duties:

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, ensuring their comfort.

• Obtain and record patient vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.

• Prepare patients for and assist physicians with exams and minor procedures.

• Administer injections and perform phlebotomy.

• Perform effective telephone triage by evaluating calls for emergencies.

• Provide clear and thorough patient education on health care concerns, medications, and procedures.

• Manage patient flow, verify demographic and insurance information, and collect co-pays and balances.

• Schedule patient appointments and manage referrals.

• Ensure all exam rooms are cleaned, stocked, and instruments are properly sterilized.

• Maintain accurate patient charting and uphold strict HIPAA guidelines.

• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant; OB/GYN experience preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Athena EMR experience is preferred.

• Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Education/Certificate/License

• High School Graduate or GED 

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time; occasionally lifts and carries times weighing up to 50 pounds; requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $18 to $22 per hour. Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, relevant experience, and location.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Privia Health is committed to creating and fostering a work environment that allows and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. We understand that healthcare is local and we are better when our people are a reflection of the communities that we serve. Our goal is to encourage people to pursue all opportunities regardless of their age, color, national origin, physical or mental (dis)ability, race, religion, gender, sex, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.