Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Beaumont, TX

13d•$43,000 - $56,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient flow between check-in and the physician visit in an onsite clinical setting. The role prepares patients for their appointments by rooming them, completing basic health checks, and communicating clearly and kindly. This specialized Patient Specialist role ensures patients are fully prepared before the doctor sees them, allowing physicians to focus on medical decisions. The Medical Assistant performs comprehensive intake beyond standard vital signs, including verifying medications and allergies, documenting patient history, and conducting validated screenings as needed. The role also manages the electronic medical record inbox according to routing rules, handling patient messages, lab results, and medication-adherence follow-ups with pharmacies, with the goal of completing a same-day touch for all tasks. Patient education includes using the loop-back method to confirm that patients understand their next steps. The position is onsite at 4886 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas, and reports to the Center Administrator. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The stated annual pay range is $43,000–$56,200, with eligibility for a bonus incentive plan.

Requirements

Current or in-progress BLS certification where required for the applicable level or by state requirements.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant training program or at least 3 years of experience.
Right to work in the United States.
Ability to work the assigned clinic hours.
Knowledge of HIPAA and safety policies.
Knowledge of infection prevention and OSHA requirements.
Computer literacy.
Ability to accurately record patient care information and apply practical patient care techniques.
Ability to provide responsive, patient-centered support and communicate clearly and compassionately.
Ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively and work across professional teams.
Ability to recognize risks and workflow needs in real time.
Ability to perform clinical tasks safely and consistently, maintain accuracy across repetitive tasks, communicate clearly, and perform basic calculations accurately.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of documenting screenings with approved, standardized tools.
Knowledge of safe vaccine administration standards.
Knowledge of routing messages to support care, point-of-care testing (POCT), and specimen handling.
Knowledge of value-based care fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for physician visits by bringing them to the exam room and completing basic health checks.
Perform intake, including medication and allergy verification, patient history documentation, and validated screenings as needed.
Manage the EMR inbox using established routing rules for patient messages, lab results, and medication-adherence follow-ups with pharmacies.
Aim to provide a same-day touch for all inbox and worklist tasks to maintain clinical flow.
Educate patients and use the loop-back method to confirm they understand instructions and next steps.
Accurately record patient care information and deliver responsive, patient-centered support.