Certified Medical Assistant

Mehta Medical Group PLLC•Humble, TX

46d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing exceptional clinical support to Primary Care providers while delivering outstanding patient-centered care. This role assists physicians and advanced practice providers with patient flow, clinical procedures, documentation, patient education, preventive care, and coordination of services to ensure efficient clinic operations. The CMA serves as a key member of the healthcare team by maintaining high standards of quality, patient safety, professionalism, and operational excellence while supporting organizational goals and performance metrics.

Requirements

Medical terminology
Anatomy & physiology
Infection control
Medication administration
Electronic Medical Records (eClinicalWorks preferred)
Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
CPR/BLS
Phlebotomy (preferred)
Excellent communication skills
Time management
Critical thinking
Multitasking
Team collaboration
High School Diploma or GED required.
Current BLS Certification required (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of Primary Care experience preferred.
Certification is preferred at the time of hire. Candidates who are not certified at the time of hire must obtain an approved national Medical Assistant certification within one (1) year of their hire date as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms prior to patient arrival.
Escort patients to exam rooms promptly.
Obtain and accurately document: Vital signs, Height and weight, BMI, Pain assessment, Medication reconciliation, Allergies, Tobacco use, Depression screening (PHQ), Fall Risk, Social Determinants of Health (as applicable).
Record comprehensive patient history.
Prepare patients for provider examination.
Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
Perform point-of-care testing.
Collect specimens according to policy.
Administer injections as ordered.
Perform EKGs.
Perform CLIA-waived testing.
Perform hearing and vision screenings.
Perform ear lavages.
Remove sutures/staples when ordered.
Perform wound care as directed.
Prepare and sterilize instruments.
Maintain exam room cleanliness and stock supplies.
Accurately document all patient care in eClinicalWorks.
Ensure provider documentation is complete before patient departure.
Enter pending orders as directed.
Prepare prescription refill requests.
Process referrals.
Process imaging orders.
Prepare laboratory orders.
Ensure all documentation meets quality standards.
Coordinate referrals.
Assist with prior authorizations.
Coordinate laboratory and imaging appointments.
Follow up on outstanding orders.
Communicate results as directed by the provider.
Assist with chronic disease management.
Support preventive care initiatives.
Safely administer medications according to provider orders, including: Intramuscular injections, Subcutaneous injections, Intradermal injections, Therapeutic injections, Vaccinations, Biologic medications (when trained).
Medication inventory management.
Vaccine management.
Cold chain monitoring.
Support quality initiatives including: Annual Wellness Visits, Medicare Wellness Visits, Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care Management, Preventive screenings, Immunization compliance, Care gap closure.
Maintain compliance with: OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Prevention, CLIA, Company policies, Clinical protocols.
Support organizational quality initiatives including: HEDIS, STAR Measures, Provider quality metrics, Documentation accuracy.
Deliver compassionate patient-centered care.
Maintain professionalism with patients and coworkers.
Demonstrate excellent communication.
Resolve patient concerns appropriately.
Maintain patient confidentiality.