Certified Medical Assistant

Mehta Medical Group PLLC; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspire Medical Group in Humble, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical support in a busy primary care setting. You will assist physicians with patient flow, clinical procedures, documentation, and preventive care while upholding patient-centered care and quality standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and medication administration, with an emphasis on accurate documentation in eClinicalWorks and teamwork within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum one year of Primary Care experience preferred.
• Current BLS Certification required (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and escort patients.
• Obtain and document vitals, height/weight, BMI, pain, medications and allergies.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Perform CLIA-waived testing, EKGs, and hearing/vision screenings.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Document patient care in the EHR and complete referrals/imaging orders.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Medication administration

EMR (eClinicalWorks)

Google Workspace

CPR/BLS

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program preferred

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time Humble, TX, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.50 Hourly

About Company:

Wellspire Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice serving the Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Spring, Cypress, and Memorial City areas. Wellspire Medical Group provides top-tier care with compassion, kindness and respect, prioritizing patients always. – Excellence in Patient Care – Dedication to Quality – Preserving the Worth and Dignity of Every Individual

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Primary Care

Department: Clinical Operations

Reports To: Practice Administrator / Clinical Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing exceptional clinical support to Primary Care providers while delivering outstanding patient-centered care. This role assists physicians and advanced practice providers with patient flow, clinical procedures, documentation, patient education, preventive care, and coordination of services to ensure efficient clinic operations.

The CMA serves as a key member of the healthcare team by maintaining high standards of quality, patient safety, professionalism, and operational excellence while supporting organizational goals and performance metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient arrival.
• Escort patients to exam rooms promptly.
• Obtain and accurately document:
  • Vital signs
  • Height and weight
  • BMI
  • Pain assessment
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Allergies
  • Tobacco use
  • Depression screening (PHQ)
  • Fall Risk
  • Social Determinants of Health (as applicable)
• Prepare patients for provider examination.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Collect specimens according to policy.
• Administer injections as ordered.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform CLIA-waived testing.
• Perform hearing and vision screenings.
• Remove sutures/staples when ordered.
• Perform wound care as directed.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and stock supplies.

Clinical Documentation

• Accurately document all patient care in eClinicalWorks.
• Ensure provider documentation is complete before patient departure.
• Prepare prescription refill requests.
• Process referrals.
• Process imaging orders.
• Prepare laboratory orders.
• Ensure all documentation meets quality standards.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate referrals.
• Assist with prior authorizations.
• Coordinate laboratory and imaging appointments.
• Follow up on outstanding orders.
• Communicate results as directed by the provider.
• Assist with chronic disease management.

Medication Administration

Safely administer medications according to provider orders, including:

• Therapeutic injections
• Biologic medications (when trained)
• Medication inventory management
• Cold chain monitoring

Preventive Care

Support quality initiatives including:

• Annual Wellness Visits
• Medicare Wellness Visits
• Chronic Care Management
• Transitional Care Management
• Preventive screenings
• Immunization compliance
• Care gap closure

Quality Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with:

• OSHA
• HIPAA
• Infection Prevention
• CLIA
• Clinical protocols

Support organizational quality initiatives including:

• HEDIS
• STAR Measures
• Provider quality metrics
• Documentation accuracy

Customer Service

• Deliver compassionate patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism with patients and coworkers.
• Resolve patient concerns appropriately.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Medical terminology
• Infection control
• Medication administration
• Electronic Medical Records (eClinicalWorks preferred)
• Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
• CPR/BLS
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Multitasking
• Team collaboration

Performance Expectations

Medical Assistants are expected to consistently meet organizational standards including:

• Accurate room preparation
• Complete medication reconciliation
• Timely patient rooming
• Documentation accuracy
• Order completion
• Referral completion
• Imaging coordination
• Timely inbox management
• Quality metric completion
• Attendance and reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of Primary Care experience preferred.
• Current BLS Certification required (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

Certification Requirement

Certification is preferred at the time of hire. Candidates who are not certified at the time of hire must obtain an approved national Medical Assistant certification within one (1) year of their hire date as a condition of continued employment.

Wellspire Medical Group recognizes the following national Medical Assistant certifications:

Credential

Certifying Organization

CMA (AAMA)

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

RMA

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

CCMA

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

NCMA

CMA (NCCT)

CMAC

American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Applicants holding one of the above credentials are considered certified for employment purposes.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Core Competencies

Successful Medical Assistants at Wellspire Medical Group demonstrate: