Certified Medical Assistant: Clinical Care & Admin Support

Mclennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mclennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation in Texas seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinic. The CMA will assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, specimen collection, and education under provider orders.

Responsibilities include administering medications as ordered, maintaining IV competencies, performing diagnostics, and managing EHR communications and scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed an accredited medical assisting program with externship.
• CMA certification from AAMA or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year of prior medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.
• Texas Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider with initial patient assessments and vital signs.
• Administer medications per orders (oral, IM, IV, sub-q, intradermal) with supervision.
• Maintain IV competency training and documentation.
• Educate patients on disease processes and treatments per provider orders.
• Perform diagnostics (EKG, spirometry, vision/hearing, throat cultures, NSTs, bladder scans).
• Perform treatments (venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, dressings, ear lavage).
• Handle EHR tasks: messages, results, encounters; schedule and fax as needed.

Skills

CMA certification

CPR certification

Medical assisting program

1 year experience

EHR computer skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Texas Driver’s License

Externship experience

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

MyChart

Job description

Mclennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation in Texas seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinic. The CMA will assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, specimen collection, and education under provider orders.

Responsibilities include administering medications as ordered, maintaining IV competencies, performing diagnostics, and managing EHR communications and scheduling.