Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

TEEMA Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group seeks a Medical Assistant (Primary Care & Float) to support an outpatient clinic focused on a frail and elderly population. The role combines clinical and administrative duties under supervision to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years MA experience, a two-year MA program accreditation, current MA and BLS certs, and strong communication and organizational skills for a team-based setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting serving a frail or elderly population.
• Graduate of a two-year Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff in delivering efficient and high-quality patient care.
• Prepare patients for appointments: room setup, check-in/out, and collect histories.
• Perform pre-exam procedures: vital signs documentation and reporting.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures within scope of practice.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain infection control practices.
• Triage and support unscheduled provider visits as directed.
• Document care and educate patients as appropriate.
• Support specialty and float workflows, coordinating schedules and patient prep.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Two-year Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP or ABHES)

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

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.