Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

TEEMA; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Medical Assistant (Primary Care & Float) to support outpatient clinic operations. You will assist physicians and nurses, prepare patients, collect histories, and help with exams. The role includes administrative duties, specimen handling, and patient education in a team-based setting.

The position emphasizes compassionate care for frail and elderly patients, with on-site duties across primary care and specialty clinics. On-site, Monday–Friday schedule with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Two-year Medical Assistant program completion.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Prepare patients for appointments: room setup, check-in/out, collect histories.
• Record vital signs and document findings.
• Assist during examinations and procedures under physician supervision.
• Handle administrative tasks and ensure clean, stocked exam rooms.
• Triage and support unscheduled provider visits as needed.
• Document care and educate patients as appropriate.
• Conduct staff and patient COVID testing as needed.
• Coordinate and review schedules for on-site specialists.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Two-year Medical Assistant program

MA certification

BLS certification

Job description

The Medical Assistant (Primary Care & Float) plays an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered medical care within an outpatient clinic environment. Working under the general supervision of providers and nursing staff, this role combines clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality patient experiences. The Medical Assistant collaborates closely with primary care providers, nurses, specialty providers, and clinic staff while delivering compassionate support to a frail and elderly patient population.

This role is ideal for a motivated, adaptable professional who enjoys variety in their work and thrives in a team-based healthcare setting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Assist medical staff, including primary care and on-site specialty providers, in delivering efficient and high-quality patient care
• Prepare patients for appointments, including room setup, check-in, and check-out, and gather accurate histories of present illness
• Perform pre-exam procedures such as measuring, documenting, and reporting vital signs as ordered
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures as appropriate
• Perform authorized clinical procedures (e.g., dressing changes, suture removal) under physician supervision and within scope of practice
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens as ordered
• Perform routine sterilization of medical and dental equipment according to established guidelines
• Triage and support unscheduled requests for provider visits as directed
• Perform and document ordered care and procedures, providing patient education as appropriate
• Conduct staff and non-staff COVID testing as needed

Specialty & Float Responsibilities

• Proactively review specialist schedules to ensure appointment availability is optimized
• Coordinate and distribute weekly schedules for on-site specialty providers
• Prepare patients for specialty visits, ensuring complete histories and relevant clinical information are available
• Ensure specialty providers have current orders and necessary documentation
• Document specialty procedures and care provided in the electronic medical record system

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain clinic logs and ensure exam rooms are stocked, sanitized, and ready for patient encounters
• Maintain daily emergency cart logs
• Monitor and maintain medication and vaccine refrigerator logs
• Manage sharps containers and maintain required logs
• Perform quality control checks on clinic laboratory equipment and maintain documentation
• Support clinic operations by maintaining equipment, supplies, and workflow efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting serving a frail or elderly population
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Graduate of a two-year Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES
• Current Medical Assistant certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Commitment to delivering compassionate care to vulnerable senior populations

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in home health or outpatient clinical settings
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Location & Work Type

• Work Type: On-site, clinic-based
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Direct Hire with full benefits