Full-Time
Medical Assistant Certified
Updated on 8/23/2026
Houston Methodist
Academic medical system
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
May require travel within the Houston metropolitan area.
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- A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
- Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic or outpatient setting, or one year in the Novice-II position, is required.
- Current Basic Life Support or Instructor certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA, or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT certification, is required.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English is required to perform essential job functions, especially activities affecting patient or employee safety or security.
- Knowledge of medical practice, patient care, examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, medical equipment, and instruments is required.
- Proficiency in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes is required.
- Current certifications and completion of required continuous training and education must be maintained.
- Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes under appropriate clinical supervision.
- Perform general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA, government standards, and company policies and procedures.
- Schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care as required.
- Communicate with patients and document vital signs, chief complaints, medication reviews, and relevant medical and social history.
- Document care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures in the electronic medical record.
- Follow up with patients regarding recommendations, medications, laboratory and X-ray results, special visits, primary care visits, dieticians, and diabetes educators.
- Ensure patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
- Prepare treatment rooms and assist with maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Report patient observations, conditions, and problems to physicians or nurses while protecting patient and family privacy and safety.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment under the supervision of a Senior Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse.
- Stock examination rooms and take inventory while using resources efficiently.
- Manage time and prioritize daily tasks to minimize incidental overtime and assist other team members when needed.
- Participate in performance-improvement projects and professional-development activities.
- Seek guidance and validation from preceptors and assigned licensed personnel when necessary.
- Complete and update the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate and report pertinent patient-care information clearly and promptly to the interprofessional team.
- Take telephone and email messages and forward them to the provider or Registered Nurse.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through ACA is preferred.
Houston Methodist is an academic medical system serving the Greater Houston region. The system provides hospital, specialty, emergency, outpatient, research, and medical education services across a network of care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, researchers, students, and communities across Southeast Texas. Its operating model centers on integrated hospitals and physician services supported by research institutes, education programs, technology, and system operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, laboratories, technology, facilities, administration, and patient care. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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