Medical Assistant – Per Diem

Jobtailor; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in McKinney, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinic. This role involves rooming patients, updating charts, and coordinating with providers and nurses.

The position requires at least 1 year of clinical experience, an Administrative/CS background, and CPR/BLS certification before start date. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required before start date.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience required.
• At least 1 year in administrative or patient-facing role required.
• Phlebotomy and lab processing skills preferred.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays 7:30am–5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities in accordance with standards of practice.
• Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient charts.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses.
• Greet patients and provide scheduling, phone, and payment support.
• Assist providers in exam rooms as requested.
• Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens.
• Triage and document patient phone calls and messages.
• Disinfect and stock exam rooms; maintain infection-control guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records per HIPAA.

Skills

Patient Care

Chart Updating

Lab Specimen Collection

Triage Skills

Supply Management

Infection Control

Hazardous Material Handling

Patient Scheduling

Documentation Skills

Customer Service

Professional Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

• Perform patient care activities in accordance with standards of practice
• Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient charts
• Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses
• Greet patients and provide scheduling, phone, and payment support
• Ensure efficient turnover of exam rooms
• Assist providers in exam rooms as requested
• Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens
• Assist with prior authorizations and documentation
• Triage and document patient phone calls and messages
• Order and manage supplies
• Disinfect and stock exam rooms
• Assist in obtaining records for patient charts
• Report patient issues throughout the treatment day
• Follow company policies and CDC infection-control guidelines
• Handle and store hazardous materials properly
• Maintain confidentiality of company and patient records and adhere to HIPAA
• Communicate schedule changes and assist with patient rescheduling
• Manage incoming mail and deliveries

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, required
• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred
• CPR/BLS required prior to start date
• 1 year of experience working within a clinical environment, required
• 1 year in an administrative, patient-facing, or customer service role, required
• Phlebotomy and lab processing skills, preferred
• Ability to work independently as needed
• Outstanding professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills for electronic recordkeeping
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Ability to work Monday–Friday as needed and every Saturday, 7:30am–5:00pm
• Ability to work around medical equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Ability to use required PPE and safety equipment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including rooming patients, updating charts, and assisting providers. Maintains compliance with HIPAA and CDC guidelines while effectively managing patient communications and administrative tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Phlebotomy Skills
• Patient Care Experience
• Electronic Recordkeeping

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Care Activities
• Chart Updating
• Lab Specimen Collection
• Triage Skills
• Supply Management
• Infection Control
• Hazardous Material Handling
• Patient Scheduling
• Documentation Skills
• Customer Service

Soft Skills

• Professional Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• HIPAA Compliance
• CDC Guidelines
• Clinical Environment
• Patient-Facing Role
• Administrative Support

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Health Records