Medical Assistant - Surgery - Sugar Land

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma/equivalent.

Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.

EXPERIENCE

Required:  One year of medical assistant experience.  With preferred degree, no experience is required. 

Preferred: One year of medical assistant experience; preferably in a clinical setting.  Medical assistants with experience assisting with procedures and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strong communication and organizational skills are a plus.   

CERTIFICATION

Required:  None

Preferred:  Certified  by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education:  

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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