Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida Healthcare • Austin, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides physician support services to help the clinic operate smoothly and deliver patient care. The role combines administrative and clinical tasks, including maintaining patient records, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting physicians with examinations, and performing front-desk tasks.

The position is based at Suvida Healthcare’s South Austin location. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.
• Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a medical team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a specific medical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture.
• Administer IM 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.
• Take patient vitals.
• Update patient medical history, chief complaints, and recent changes to mental, social, or physical health.
• Complete gap-closure activities, 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 patients’ understanding of and adherence to their 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.
• Maintain patient records, prepare patients and examination rooms, assist physicians with examinations, and perform front-desk tasks.

What This Job Offers

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