Certified Medical Assistant

EliteHire; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team support

Career training and growth

Work-life balance

Holiday and sick pay

Personal leave

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves obtaining patient histories, measuring vital signs, and assisting with examinations under the guidance of medical professionals. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and a BLS certification. Preference is given to those with a Medical Assistant certificate and bilingual skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Medical Assistant certificate preferred from recognized organizations.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic and using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, evaluate, and record patient history.
• Measure vital signs and maintain patient charts.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist in patient examinations under medical staff direction.
• Draw blood samples and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under supervision.
• Adhere to quality metrics and clinical protocols.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR software

Job description

About the job Certified Medical Assistant

Join our dynamic team where Medical Assistants play a vital role in our integrated healthcare delivery system! Under the guidance of licensed medical and nursing professionals, our Medical Assistants actively contribute to providing top-notch patient care. Led by our clinic site manager, they perform essential medical assistant duties, making every day both challenging and rewarding.

Working with us isn't just a job it's an opportunity to be part of something truly impactful!

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR CMS'S IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS FOR OUR GROWING LOCATIONS:

• Georgetown (Pediatrics)
• South Austin 78745 (Pediatrics)

Daily Job Duties:

• Obtain, evaluate, and record patient history in medical file
• Obtain and measure vital signs and record information on patients' charts
• Prepare and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Assisting the examination of patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• Maintain adherence to quality metrics outlined by the Quality Council, follow standing orders and protocols for treatment, and achieve clinical competencies as defined by the same council.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSE:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSE:

• Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following organizations:
• CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• RMA American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• CCMA National Health Career Association (NHA)
• NRCMA - National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Previous experience in and outpatient clinic
• Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills

What you can expect:

• Team support, career training and growth
• Diversity, equity and inclusive work environment
• Work-life balance
• meaningful work environment
• Holiday, sick pay, personal leave, vacation, other forms of leave