Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures Pro

Waco Family Medicine; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers with patient assessments, vital signs, and education. The role includes administering medications per orders, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with minor procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Required CMA certification, CPR, and completion of an accredited medical assisting program with externship. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) preferred; Texas driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA certification (AAMA or equivalent).
• Completed an accredited medical assisting program with externship.
• CPR certification required.
• High school diploma or GED; Texas Driver’s License.
• Experience with EHR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider with initial patient assessments and vital signs.
• Administer medications per orders (oral, IM, IV, subcutaneous) and document effects; IV starts require IV certification.
• Provide patient education on disease processes and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic tests (EKG, spirometry, vision/hearing screening, throat cultures).
• Assist with minor procedures and specimen collection.
• Maintain confidentiality per regulations and document encounters in the EHR.
• Schedule and document specialist appointments outside the clinic; fax records as needed.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and manage lab/x-ray reports.
• Handle QA tasks and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual (EN/SPAN)

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA certification (AAMA/equivalent)

CPR certification

Accredited medical assisting program + externship

Texas Driver’s License

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Waco Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers with patient assessments, vital signs, and education. The role includes administering medications per orders, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with minor procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Required CMA certification, CPR, and completion of an accredited medical assisting program with externship. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) preferred; Texas driver’s license may be required.