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Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare, Houston, TX, United States


We are looking for a full‑time Clinical Medical Assistant to support our practice and provide high quality, efficient care to patients. The position is Monday–Friday, daytime only, with no nights, on‑call, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

Scheduling and canceling patient appointments

Checking patients in and out

Entering charges and payments

Answering the telephone

Verifying patient insurance and demographics

Collecting co‑payments, coinsurance, and personal balances

Performing selected administrative duties and assisting nursing staff

Collecting patient specimens

Taking patient histories and vital signs

Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments

Administering injections, applying casts, splints, and dressings as applicable

Maintaining supplies and equipment, including sterilization

Assisting physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals

Performing other duties as required

Reading, understanding, and adhering to all Physician Services policies and procedures

Practicing the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement

For certified Patient‑Centered Medical Home practices, coordinating continuity of care with external organizations, participating in data collection, health outcomes reporting, audits, and programmatic evaluation

Qualifications

One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting

Medical Assistant Certification is required. Acceptable certifications include RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification; ABR‑OE credentials are acceptable

Recent graduates (within the last 12 months) must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment

Candidates with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess certification must obtain certification within one year of hire

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools

Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional benefits for fertility, family building, adoption assistance, and auto and home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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