Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida Healthcare • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides physician support services to help the clinic operate smoothly and deliver patient care. The role includes administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. The role requires English and Spanish bilingual/bicultural skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or registration as a CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate a safe and effective environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professionalism and customer-centricity.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Positive bedside manner.
• Medical teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a specific medical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture.
• Administer intramuscular and oral medications as ordered by a provider.
• Assist with minor procedures, including minor wound care and suture or staple removal.
• Assist with in-room diagnostic testing, such as X-rays and ultrasounds.
• Measure and record patient vital signs.
• Update patient medical histories, including chief complaints and recent changes in mental, social, or physical health.
• Complete gap-closure tasks, such as foot exams and DREs.
• Review provider orders and referrals with patients.
• Review normal or stable laboratory results and diagnostic tests with patients, and forward concerns to the provider.
• Support remote patient monitoring.
• Reinforce patient understanding of and adherence to care plans.
• Respond to patient calls and messages the same day.
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants, the Transitions of Care Team, the Chronic Care Team, and other multidisciplinary care team members to support continuity of care.
• Perform other duties assigned by the provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED