Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Free Mental Health & Life Coaching

Holiday Time Off with Pay

Paid Community Service Day

Paid Parental/Family Leave

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare in Pasadena, Texas, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and ensure seamless patient care. Essential tasks include administering medications, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and ideally experience in the medical field, with a bilingual capability in English and Spanish being a key requirement.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to serving seniors within a diverse and inclusive environment. Suvida offers competitive pay and benefits, including mental health support and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Certification or Registration required.
• Experience with EMR and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience in specific medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician support services to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Administer medications and assist with diagnostic testing.
• Maintain patient records and update medical history.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer Centric

Medical teamwork

Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.

Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos , to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

What Makes Us Unique

We are an empowered primary care team, 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
• Competitive Pay
• Free Mental Health & Life Coaching for Team Members and their Dependents
• Holiday Time Off with Pay
• Paid Community Service Day
• Paid Parental/Family Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• And much more.

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide physician support services to ensure the clinic operates smoothly in providing patient care. They are responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. Essential responsibilities consist of but are not all inclusive:

Responsibilities

• IM/PO medication administration as ordered by provider
• Minor Procedures (Minor Wound Care, Suture and Staple Removal, etc.)
• Assist with 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 and forward any concerns to provider
• Reinforcing understanding and adherence to care plan
• Respond to patient calls/messages same day
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Transitions of Care Team, Chronic Care Team, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team for continuity of care
• Other duties assigned by provider

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• Verbal communication
• Ability to cultivate a safe and effective environment
• Professionalism
• Customer Centric
• High level of integrity & confidentiality
• Positive Bedside manner
• Medical teamwork
• Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) required

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.