Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida Healthcare LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a bilingual Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, maintain patient records, prepare rooms, and assist with exams to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, professional, and discreet with patient information. A high school diploma and CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA certification are preferred, and EMR experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA.
• Experience with EMR and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience in a specific medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• IM/PO medication administration as ordered by provider.
• Minor procedures (minor wound care, suture and staple removal).
• Assist with in-room diagnostic testing (X-ray, US).
• Vitals and updating patient medical history.
• Review provider orders and referrals with patient.
• Coordinate with care teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Safety oriented

Professionalism

Customer focus

Confidentiality

Bedside manner

Team collaboration

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assistant cert (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA)

EMR experience

Prior field experience preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida Healthcare LLC Houston, Texas, United States

About this position

Who We Are

At Suvida Healthcare, we realize it takes a community of shared values and purpose to achieve a mission and purpose as meaningful as improving lives. We are a multi-disciplinary primary care program built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of an underserved Medicare-eligible Hispanic senior population. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for Hispanic seniors and those who care for them in neighborhoods across America.

We are cultivating an empathetic and service-centered culture that attracts, engages, values, and rewards talented individuals with shared interests; positioning us not only as a best-in-class healthcare provider but also as an employer of choice! Will you join us Suvidanos , to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

What Makes Us Unique

We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

How We Work

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide physician support services to ensure the clinicoperatessmoothly in providing patient care.Theyare responsible foradministrative and clinical tasks, such asmaintainingpatient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination,assistingphysicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks.

Responsibilities

• IM/PO medication administration as ordered byprovider
• Minor Procedures (Minor Wound Care, Suture and Staple Removal, etc.)
• Assistwith in-room diagnostic testing (X-Ray, US, etc.)
• Vitals
• Update Patient Medical History
• Chief Complaints and recent changes to mental, social, physical health
• Review provider orders with patient
• Review referrals with patient
• Review normal/stable labs or diagnostic tests with patient andforwardany concerns toprovider
• Reinforcing understanding and adherence to careplan
• Respond to patient calls/messages sameday
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Transitions of Care Team, Chronic Care Team, and other members ofthe multidisciplinary care team for continuity of care
• Other duties assigned by provider

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal communication
• Ability to cultivate a safe and effectiveenvironment
• Professionalism
• Customer Centric
• High levelof integrity & confidentiality
• Positive Bedside manner
• Medical teamwork
• Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) Required

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), knowledgeable of medical terminology
• Previousexperience in specific medical field preferred

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.