Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides physician support services to help ensure the clinic operates smoothly and delivers patient care. The role includes administrative and clinical tasks such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting physicians with examinations, and performing front-desk tasks. The position is located at Suvida Healthcare’s South Austin clinic, at 500 W. William Cannon Dr., Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78745. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to Team Members and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification or registration as a CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Verbal communication skills.
Ability to cultivate a safe and effective environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Professionalism.
Customer-centric approach.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Positive bedside manner.
Medical teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a specific medical field is preferred.
Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture.
Administer intramuscular and oral medications as ordered by a provider.
Perform minor procedures, including minor wound care and suture and staple removal.
Assist with in-room diagnostic testing, including X-ray and ultrasound.
Measure and record vital signs.
Update patient medical history, chief complaints, and recent changes in mental, social, and physical health.
Complete care gap services, such as foot exams and DREs.
Review provider orders with patients.
Review referrals with patients.
Review normal or stable lab results and diagnostic tests with patients and forward concerns to the provider.
Support remote patient monitoring.
Reinforce patient understanding of and adherence to the care plan.
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.
Maintain patient records, prepare patients and examination rooms, assist physicians with examinations, and perform front-desk tasks.
Perform other duties assigned by the provider.