Medical Assistant

HealthPoint; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virgin Pulse wellbeing program

Job summary

HealthPoint in College Station, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) to support clinicians in delivering patient care and preparing examinations. The role includes exam room readiness, charting, and implementing orders for diagnostics, with responsibilities for immunizations and phlebotomy under supervision.

Requirements include completion of an accredited CMA program or MA training, CMA certification, CPR, and a Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Current CPR certification; valid Texas driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinician in delivering patient care and support exam rooms.
• Prepare charts and patients for the practitioner; process diagnostic orders.
• Administer medications and immunizations (excluding IV) and perform/phlebotomy tasks.
• Schedule referrals and provide patient education under supervision.
• Document and communicate with supervising clinician about actions taken.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

CMA Certification

Medical Assistant Training Program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Healthpoint ABC - College Station, TX 77845

Employer Paid Benefits: $0 for employee only coverage

Medical / Dental / Vision / STD / LTD / Life / AD & D

HealthPoint is investing in employee's wellbeing! The Virgin Pulse wellbeing program gives you the tools to get active, get healthy and get rewarded! This resource is offered at no cost to ALL HealthPoint employees.

HealthPoint is bringing HOPE, HEALTH and HAPPINESS to our communities through Positive Disruption, Unleashing Joy & Putting People First. To be the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care....With an attitude of gratitude!

Duties

Provides direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care. The CMA/MA prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests. CMA/MA accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV. CMA/MA routinely arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate. The CMA/MA must function under the direct supervision of a physician, RN, or midlevel practitioner. The CMA/MA is expected to consult frequently with the supervising practitioner and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken. Care provided, including but not limited to lab specimen collections, injections, phlebotomy, in-house lab tests, vaccines, screenings, and referrals.

Education

CMA Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification Completion as a Certified Medical Assistant

MA Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Training Program or 6 months commensurate work experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.

CMA/MA Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Work Experience

CMA Required:

• 1-3 months of related experience

CMA Preferred:

• 3-6 months of related experience

MA Required:

• 1-3 months of related experience if completed program; 6 months if did not complete program

MA Preferred:

• 3-6 months of related experience

Licenses, Certificates or Registration

CMA Required:

• CPR Certification, Current Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant; Must possess a valid state Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.

MA Required:

• Proof of certificate of completion from the Medical Assistant Training Program or if commensurate work experience must have copy of High School Diploma or GED; Current CPR Certification; Must possess valid sate Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.

Mission

To provide evidence-based healthcare utilizing a patient empowered team approach resulting in individual wellness.

Vision

Best place for patients to receive care. Best place for providers to practice medicine. Best place for employees to work.

Values

Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Diversity, Safety, Professional.

Qualifications