Medical Assistant

Salience Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Salience Health in Plano, TX seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients for visits, taking vital signs, and updating medical histories. You will assist with examinations, coordinate patient flow, and keep accurate records in the electronic health record, ensuring rooms are stocked and ready.

Collaborative team environment and commitment to compassionate mental health care are central. Prior CMA/RMA certification is preferred, and HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and CMA/RMA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or a related clinical environment is beneficial.
• Strong patient care and clinical support skills, including vital signs, preparing patients for visits, and assisting with procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for appointments and take vital signs.
• Update medical histories and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.
• Schedule follow-up visits and verify patient information.
• Facilitate communication between patients and the care team; ensure rooms and equipment are clean and stocked.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient prep

Medical documentation

EHR systems

Scheduling

Communication

Organization & time management

HIPAA knowledge

Empathy

Education

Medical Assistant program

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description

Salience Health is a mental health practice that places patients at the center of an evidence-based, collaborative care model. The team supports individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness by aligning treatment with each patient’s personal goals. Specialists work together under one roof to design personalized care plans using comprehensive assessments, education, and tailored interventions. The organization is dedicated to pursuing remission and recovery one patient at a time, reconnecting people to a better quality of life. Salience Health is guided by the belief that every patient matters and is deserving of full attention and compassionate care.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Medical Assistant role is based in Plano, TX. The Medical Assistant supports clinicians by preparing patients for appointments, taking vital signs, updating medical histories, and assisting with examinations and procedures. Daily responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records, and ensuring exam rooms and equipment are clean, stocked, and ready for use. The role also involves scheduling follow-up visits, verifying patient information, answering questions within scope of practice, and facilitating communication between patients and the care team. The Medical Assistant contributes to a collaborative environment focused on high-quality, compassionate mental health care.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong patient care and clinical support skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for visits, and assisting with procedures.


• Candidates should possess competencies in medical documentation and administrative support, such as maintaining accurate records, using electronic health record systems, and managing scheduling and patient flow.


• Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams in a mental health setting.


• Candidates should possess organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple patients, and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.


• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and current CMA/RMA or equivalent certification is preferred.


• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or a related clinical environment is beneficial.


• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology, infection control practices, and patient privacy regulations (such as HIPAA) is expected.


• Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and respect for patients of diverse backgrounds and identities is essential.