Certified Medical Assistant

Waco Family Medicine; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Temple, Texas, as a Certified Medical Assistant. This role involves assisting clinicians, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and providing patient education. Ideal candidates should have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and possess strong communication skills. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent diploma.
• Current certification and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with patient assessments, vital signs, procedures, and documentation.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Perform diagnostic tests and assist in minor surgeries.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teaching

Bilingual Skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Medical Assistant role at Waco Family Medicine.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assist clinicians with patient assessments, vital signs, procedures, and documentation.
2. Administer medications as ordered, including oral, IM, IV, sub-q, and intradermal, and document effects.
3. Provide patient education on disease processes, medications, and treatments.
4. Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screenings, throat cultures, NSTs, and bladder scans.
5. Perform treatments like venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, unna boot application, and sponging infants.
6. Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
7. Assist in minor surgeries and procedures like cast application, sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, biopsies, IUD insertions, and pap smears.
8. Assist in prescription writing and distribution.
9. Complete paperwork for outside diagnostic tests and manage patient appointment schedules and referrals.
10. Review immunization records and administer vaccines per guidelines.
11. Manage messages and fax transmissions related to patient care.
12. Obtain hospital records, maintain exam rooms, and assist with equipment and report retrieval.

Additional duties include:

• Maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Assisting with miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Physical and mental requirements:

• Visual, auditory accuracy, and physical stamina.
• Indoor, high-paced environment with extensive standing, walking, and lifting.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and follow instructions.

Reports to: Director of Nursing.

Qualifications include:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent diploma.
• Current certification and CPR certification.

Skills required:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills.
• Ability to work under stress; bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.