Medical Assistant Jobs in Sugar Land, TX
Medical Assistant jobs in Sugar Land, Texas are available now at employers like Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Optum and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerHouston Methodist
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh School
Companies hiring6
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Medical Assistant (Certified) - Pulmonary (Sugar Land)
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Houston Methodist
Medical Assistant (Certified) - Pulmonary (Sugar Land)
Sugar Land, Texas
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Medical Assistant
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Memorial Hermann Health System
Medical Assistant
Sugar Land, Texas
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Certified Senior Medical Assistant
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Houston Methodist
Certified Senior Medical Assistant
Sugar Land, Texas
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Senior Medical Assistant Certified
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Houston Methodist
Senior Medical Assistant Certified
Sugar Land, Texas
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Certified Senior Medical Assistant
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Houston Methodist
Certified Senior Medical Assistant
Sugar Land, Texas
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Medical Assistant (Certified) - Pulmonary (Sugar Land)
Houston Methodist·Sugar Land, Texas
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Certification
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Certified (MA) position is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. The MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT
- CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
- Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
- Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
- Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
- Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner. Takes messages via telephone/email to forward to the provider/registered nurse.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
- Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
- Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician or nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Sterilizes instruments and equipment under the supervision of Sr. Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse.
- Contributes to identification of improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for stocking exam rooms and taking inventory.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and professional development activities.
- Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel. Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: Yes
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Houston Methodist
Medical Assistant (Certified) - Pulmonary (Sugar Land)
Sugar Land, Texas
Added 3d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Certification
Full Time
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Medical Assistant Certified (MA) position is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. The MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. The MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT
- CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
- Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
- Provide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
- Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
- Interacts with peers, staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner. Takes messages via telephone/email to forward to the provider/registered nurse.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.
- Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents, in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
- Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician or nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Sterilizes instruments and equipment under the supervision of Sr. Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse.
- Contributes to identification of improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for stocking exam rooms and taking inventory.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and professional development activities.
- Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel. Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: Yes
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist11
- Memorial Hermann Health System2
- Optum1
- DermCare Management1
- US Acute Care Solutions1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
Medical Assistant Jobs in Sugar Land: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical assistant jobs are there in Sugar Land?
There are 17+ medical assistant openings in Sugar Land, Texas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Sugar Land employers hire.
Which companies hire medical assistants in Sugar Land?
Sugar Land medical assistant roles are posted by Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Optum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical assistant jobs in Sugar Land?
Yes. About 0% of medical assistant openings tied to Sugar Land are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Sugar Land.
Which industries hire the most medical assistants in Sugar Land?
Most medical assistant openings in Sugar Land sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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