Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Corpus Christi, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant, you will be the first contact for patient care and handle administrative responsibilities alongside clinical care. Working onsite in a clinical environment, you will perform varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments. The position is at a Conviva Senior Primary Care office in Corpus Christi, Texas, and reports to the Manager, Clinic/Center Administration.

You will support patient visits through pre-visit planning, collecting and recording medical histories and vital signs, rooming patients, and assisting healthcare providers with procedures and treatments. Clinical duties also include specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and preparing and administering medication under a healthcare provider’s direction. You will maintain accurate records in electronic health record and electronic medical record systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures. This patient-facing role participates in the Tuberculosis screening program, and selected candidates will be required to undergo TB screening.

Requirements

• Hold an active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from AAH, AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, or NHA.
• Successfully complete an MA school or training program, or be a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, or have 5+ years of experience and approval from a provider.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication and vaccine administration experience.
• CPR certification.
• Undergo TB screening if selected, as the role is patient-facing and runs the TB screening program.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• At least 1 year of experience in a PCO center.
• Value-based care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning based on the patient’s visit type.
• Obtain and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Prepare and administer medication under the direction of a healthcare provider.
• Document accurately in electronic health record and electronic medical record systems, including HEDIS and Stars quality measures.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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