Medical Assistant- Primary Care

FIRST PHYSICIANS•West Odessa, TX

12d

About The Position

We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support providers with day-to-day patient care and contribute to DOT physical and occupational health services. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and handling referrals. The Medical Assistant will also support DOT patients by helping with check-in and required paperwork, performing and recording exam components, and preparing charts for the Certified Medical Examiner. The position calls for calm, organized work on busy days, attention to detail, and warm, professional treatment of every patient.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) or completion of an MA program.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Solid clinical skills, including vital signs, injections, and specimen collection.
Strong attention to detail and comfort with documentation.
Warm, professional communication with patients, providers, and employers.
Experience with DOT physicals and familiarity with FMCSA forms.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a family practice, urgent care, or occupational health setting.
Experience with Athena or a similar EHR.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Greet and room patients; take vital signs; and document chief complaints, medication lists, and allergies in the Athena EHR.
Assist providers with exams, procedures, injections, and wound care.
Collect and process lab specimens and perform point-of-care testing, including urinalysis, glucose, strep, flu, and COVID testing.
Administer vaccines and medications as directed by the provider.
Perform EKGs and other in-office testing as needed.
Handle referrals, prior authorizations, and prescription refill requests.
Make patient follow-up calls and relay provider instructions and test results as appropriate.
Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready.
Support the front desk with check-in and scheduling when the clinic is busy.
Protect patient privacy and follow HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies.
Check in DOT patients, verify identification and employer information, and help drivers complete the driver health history section of the FMCSA Medical Examination Report.
Perform and accurately record DOT examination components, including blood pressure and vital signs, vision testing, hearing testing, and urinalysis dipstick testing.
Recheck elevated blood pressure readings.
Prepare charts for the Certified Medical Examiner and flag incomplete forms or missing documentation before the exam.
Keep DOT forms, supplies, and testing equipment stocked and calibrated.