Medical Assistant II - FT

CATALYST PHYSICIAN GROUP - NTX PLLC; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Physician Group - NTX PLLC is seeking a Medical Assistant II in Texas to provide mid-level clinical support, rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with vaccines and tests. You will document in the EMR, support complex workflows, and help maintain excellent patient experience.

The role includes precepting, cross-training across departments, and contributing to care coordination and value-based initiatives, with adherence to safety and HIPAA policies.

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certifications CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification preferred or within 60 days of hire.
• At least 1 year healthcare experience required.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and patient care workflows.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals, document in EMR per guidelines.
• Perform routine tests/procedures and assist with vaccines.
• Support infection control, HIPAA and safety policies.
• Assist providers and mentor staff; cover MA visits as needed.
• Support care coordination, referrals and prior authorizations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Metrics/VBC

Precepting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA) or equivalent

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