Certified Medical Assistant

Access Medical Clinic; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Access Medical Clinic is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support nurses and providers in routine clinical tasks. The role includes chart preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, minor procedures, vaccinations, and patient education, with strong emphasis on medical record accuracy and HIPAA compliance.

The CMA will also handle registrations, insurance verifications, prescription calls, and laboratory coordination, ensuring timely communication and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; maintain active license in good standing.
• BLS certification upon hire and kept current during employment.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and work well on a collaborative team.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and set up medical equipment.
• Monitor vital signs and document medical history.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures.
• Assist with minor clinical procedures and point-of-care testing.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed.
• Track lab results and communicate test outcomes.
• Manage registration tasks (insurance verification, demographics, scheduling).
• Maintain EMR records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Active license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Description

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for preparing charts and pulling notes before patient arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment.
• Monitor and record vital signs, medical history (surgical, family, etc.)
• Perform phlebotomy procedures
• Assist with minor clinical procedures
• Point of care testing
• Administer medication, vaccinations
• Treat and assist patients with an illness or injury
• Gauge a patient's overall state of health
• Provide health education to patients and families
• Promote patient wellness
• Clean instruments and equipment after use.
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs.
• Referrals and Prior Authorizations
• Notify patients of test results
• Perform registration duties as needed (verify insurance, update demographics, schedule appointment, etc.)
• Assist nurses and providers with basic medical care and procedures.
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties.
• Efficiently use EMR software to provide medical administrative support.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information.
• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
• Other duties as assigned.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Qualifications (Required):

• High school diploma.
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• BLS certification upon hire. BLS certification must remain current during employment.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) highly preferred and must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.