Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and prepare patients for examinations in a culturally competent, patient-centered clinic.

The successful candidate will handle administrative and clinical tasks, maintain patient records in the EMR, assist with exams, and coordinate front-desk duties while delivering compassionate, bilingual care to Hispanic seniors and their families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA certification or registration is required.
• Experience with EMR and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Previous experience in a specific medical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician support and maintain patient records.
• Prepare patients and rooms for examinations.
• Assist with procedures and front-desk tasks.
• Review orders and referrals with patients.
• Ensure adherence to the care plan and timely patient communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Customer Centric

Integrity & confidentiality

Bedside manner

Medical teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safe environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification or Registration with CCMA CMA RMA NCMA

EMR experience

Previous field experience preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 type with regard 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.