(1622) Certified Medical Assistant

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; George Town; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health center is seeking a certified medical assistant to support nursing staff and assist patients in a mental health setting. Responsibilities include vital sign monitoring, medication authorizations, specimen collection, and enhancing clinic flow. The role requires knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications and offers ample benefits, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days

Prescription discounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with employer matches

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Referral awards

Licensure support

Educational leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma and CMA certification with 6 months experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and 2+ years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete vital signs and record information in electronic medical records.
• Gather and provide medical information to RN or Provider.
• Service all crisis programs including Extended Observation Unit.

Skills

Person-centered care

Clinic flow efficiency

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CMA certification

Bilingual in Spanish

Job description

Under the supervision of a registered nurse and the direction of physicians, the certified medical assistant will:

1. Complete vital signs and record information in electronic medical records.
2. Obtain discharge records and other significant authorizations to disclose, stage medication consents, and obtain medication authorizations to ensure no lapse in prescriptions.
3. Gather and provide pertinent medical information to the RN or Provider.
4. Collect specimens for urine drug screens, genetic testing swabs, pregnancy testing, and order medications from local pharmacies.
5. Perform injections and venipuncture with nursing supervision.
6. Service all Crisis programs including Extended Observation Unit, Crisis Residential Unit, Long Term Transitional Center, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Primary Care.

This position requires knowledge of person-centered care, efficient clinic flow, and working with individuals with severe mental health challenges, including awareness of psychotherapeutic medications. Collaboration with team members and providing feedback to physicians, nurses, and supervisors are essential. The role may also include cross-training for clerical, financial, and office duties, as well as medication pickups from pharmacies.

Location: San Gabriel Crisis Center

Why join our team?

BTCS values its team members and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and leave. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting after 60 days.
• Prescription discounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement plans with employer matches.
• Sponsored insurance options including life and disability.
• Family and Medical Leave, Employee Assistance Program, and professional development opportunities.
• Additional perks such as referral awards, licensure support, and educational leave.

Credentials:

• High school diploma, CMA certification, and 6 months experience required.
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish, 2+ years experience in behavioral health outpatient, inpatient, or residential settings.

Address: 1009 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, TX 78664

Note: The organization complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Our Title VI Plan is available online.