Medical Assistant II - FT

CATALYST PHYSICIAN GROUP - NTX PLLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CATALYST PHYSICIAN GROUP - NTX PLLC seeks a Medical Assistant II to support clinicians with mid-level responsibilities and enhanced independence. The role emphasizes EMR documentation, patient rooming, vitals, and basic procedures to ensure high-quality patient experiences.

The MA II will assist in complex workflows, mentor staff, and contribute to value-based care initiatives while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent certification required or within 60 days.
• Current BLS certification preferred or within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vitals and notes in the EMR.
• Perform standard and specialized procedures and tests.
• Administer vaccines and manage medications as directed.
• Follow HIPAA, infection control, and safety policies.
• Support care coordination and referrals.
• Cross-train to other departments and mentor staff.
• Lead for compliance/inventory in pods.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

EMR documentation

Vitals assessment

Mentoring staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Spirometry

Nebulizers

Audiometry

Pediatric vaccines administration

EMR systems

Job description

The Medical Assistant II is mid-level clinical role for individuals with demonstrated core competencies in patient care and clinical support. The Medical Assistant II performs all duties of a Medical Assistant I with increased independence and competence. This role includes more independent clinical duties, broader EMR documentation responsibilities, and the ability to support more complex workflows while ensuring excellent patient experience.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Rooming patients, adheres to rooming guidelines, vitals, accurately documents in the EMR, basic tests/procedures, medications and vaccinesPerforms all standard and specialized equipment such as spirometry, nebulizers, pediatric vaccine knowledge, audiometryAdheres to and teaches established policies and procedures including but not limited to infection control, HIPAA, and safety protocolsDemonstrates the knowledge and flexibility to support other providers, departments, and mentor staffReviews patient schedules, performs encounter preparation, and escalates appropriately within scopeSupports provider in Value Based Care initiativesClinical inbox management for self and providerCross-Trained to work in other depts./roles/locationsCovers Nurse/MA Visits Schedule and performs ancillary proceduresPod/Station Lead for compliance/inventoryParticipates in assigned clinical related projectsProficiency in prescription refills per protocol and patient instructionsAdvanced knowledge of OSHA safety regulationsServe as a preceptor for onboarding and training new MAsSupport care coordination efforts including referrals and prior authorizations.Identify clinical workflow improvements and share recommendations with leadershipSupport EMR documentation, including chart preparation and accurate note entryRelay provider instructions to patients and follow up as directed.Communicate with care team to maintain efficient clinic flow across all functionsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of accredited Medical Assistant programCertification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent)Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS certification for healthcare providers with hands on component preferred or within 60 days of hireA minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare setting is requiredDocumented proficiency in additional skills i.e. Phlebotomy, Quality Metrics/VBC, and/or Precepting