At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and t…
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Medical Assistant jobs in Houston, TX
Medical assistants keep clinics running by rooming patients, taking vitals, updating charts, and handling scheduling and front-office work. The role blends clinical and administrative duties.
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$16–$27/hr
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At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Non-Certified position is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This…
Summary The Medical Assistant II plays a crucial role by managing various administrative and clinical tasks. Key responsibilities include scheduling appointments, ensuring effective communication with healthcare provider…
physician autonomy is key to improving healthcare. As a physician-led medical group, we provide the tools, talent, and technology that enable... ...Job Description Overview of the Role: The Medical Assistant provides hig…
Summary The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in an ambulatory setting and providing support to Live Answer. This role perfor…
Position Title: Mobile Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist - Per Diem, In-Home Services Location: Various U.S. locations (local travel within designated geographic area) About the Role: IQVIA's In-Home Clinical Solutions te…
Benefits ~ Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays ~ Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)... ...tablet, or computer! Location: Various Legacy Clinics Medical Assistant Float - Central…
is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center ( Texas Medical Center ), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, h…
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What medical assistants earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$41k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $39k–$49k |
| Senior | $22–$27 | $46k–$57k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Vital signs and intakeEHR data entryInjections and immunizationsPhlebotomy basicsScheduling and check-inInsurance verificationHIPAA complianceMultitaskingBedside manner
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you room a patient.
Give the sequence: verify identity, chief complaint, vitals, medication reconciliation, and flagging concerns to the provider. Order and thoroughness are what they listen for.
How do you handle an upset patient at the front desk while the phone is ringing?
Show calm triage: acknowledge the person in front of you, ask a colleague or place the call on a brief courteous hold, and follow through. Composure is the answer.
What EHR systems have you used, and how comfortable are you learning a new one?
Name the systems and one concrete workflow you handled in each. Frame new software as a short learning curve, with an example.
Tell me about a time you noticed something in a patient's chart that needed attention.
Describe spotting a gap, such as an overdue screening or allergy conflict, and quietly flagging it. Attention to detail protects patients.
How do you keep patient information confidential in a small office?
Mention practical habits: lowered voices, locked screens, and never discussing patients outside care. Ground it in HIPAA without reciting the law.
Are you comfortable giving injections and drawing blood?
Answer directly with your training and rough volume of sticks or injections. If a skill is rusty, say so and note how quickly you recertified before.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For medical assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CMA (AAMA) or RMA certification and phlebotomy or EKG credentials near the top; many clinics screen on them.
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Specify the practice types you have supported, such as family medicine, pediatrics, or cardiology, and daily patient volume.
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Name your EHR systems, for example Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks, since offices hire for minimal ramp-up.
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Show the split of your work, for example 70 percent clinical and 30 percent front office, so employers can match the role.
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Quantify where possible: patients roomed per day, immunizations given, or prior-authorization requests processed.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Medical Assistant
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Senior Medical Assistant
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Clinical Team Lead
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Practice Manager
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