Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

TEEMA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Medical Assistant (Primary Care & Float) to support outpatient clinic operations, focusing on frail/elderly patients. You will assist with room setup, patient check-in/out, vital signs, basic procedures, and specimen handling while coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient education, and adaptability in a busy team-based environment. On-site clinic scheduling and support for specialty services are included.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting serving frail/elderly populations
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care
• Prepare patients for appointments, including room setup and check-in/check-out
• Record vital signs and assist during examinations
• Perform basic clinical procedures under supervision
• Collect and process specimens, sterilize equipment
• Triage and support unscheduled provider visits
• Document care and educate patients as appropriate
• Support specialty clinics with scheduling and documentation

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.