Certified Medical Assistant

Sanitas•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Its services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, laboratory and diagnostic services, and healthcare education and resources. The organization seeks professionals dedicated to serving patients and families with compassion, respect, and kindness. The Certified Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative work to support patient care and efficient clinic operations. Under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP), the role assists with examinations and procedures, performs clinical tasks within the medical assistant scope of practice, and helps maintain a safe, organized healthcare setting. Administrative work includes managing patient records and appointments, supporting office operations, coordinating follow-up, and assisting with billing and insurance processes. The position is based in Katy, Texas, and is full-time and onsite. The clinic may require shift rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role typically involves prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and handling equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. The work environment is generally a medical office, clinic, or healthcare facility and may involve noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
At least one year of experience in the healthcare field.
Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and work in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail in clinical and administrative tasks.
Ability to collaborate with a team, take direction, and cooperate with colleagues.
Professional appearance and behavior.
Commitment to patient-centered care, age-specific needs, and cultural sensitivity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Flexibility to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
English language proficiency is required.
Ability to meet physical demands that include prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity, and compliance with infection-control and safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of prior Certified Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.
Prepare exam rooms, organize instruments and supplies, and support healthcare providers during patient examinations.
Perform blood draws, administer injections and vaccines, assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP, and administer medications within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and perform routine clinical tasks such as CLIA-waived testing.
Conduct quality control tests to help ensure accurate laboratory results and proper equipment function.
Label, handle, and transport specimens appropriately; maintain aseptic technique; sterilize instruments; disinfect rooms and equipment; use appropriate PPE; and dispose of biohazardous waste according to protocol.
Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies in accordance with BLS standards.
Deliver culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care to patients ranging from newborns to older adults, using appropriate techniques to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
Measure and record pediatric vital signs and growth parameters, assist pediatricians during exams and routine procedures, administer vaccines according to pediatric immunization schedules, and assist with specimen collection.
Ensure emergency equipment is ready in pediatric settings and respond to emergencies involving children.
Maintain accurate patient records, enter data, file documents, manage EHR systems, and protect patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Answer phones, organize medical supplies, maintain inventory, and assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims as guided by experienced staff.
Perform pre-visit planning by gathering relevant patient information for upcoming appointments.
Respond to telephone encounters and patient inquiries in a timely manner.
Document urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.
Coordinate pre-operative clearances, medication authorizations, and referrals.
Schedule appointments, confirm and verify patient details, assist with urgent care follow-up calls, prepare informed consent documents, and coordinate transmission of laboratory specimens.
Rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by clinic needs; perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or organizational leaders.