Certified Medical Assistant
Suvida Healthcare
- Location
- Onsite (Austin, Texas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Suvida Healthcare is a healthcare center focused on the unique needs of Hispanic seniors and their families. The Certified Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support to physicians to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient care.
Skills
Full job details
What You’ll Do
Position Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant will provide physician support services to ensure the clinic operates smoothly in providing patient care. They are responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks.
Responsibilities
- Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
- IM/PO medication administration as ordered by provider
- Minor Procedures (Minor Wound Care, Suture and Staple Removal, etc.)
- Assist with in-room diagnostic testing (X-Ray, US, etc.)
- Vitals
- Update Patient Medical History
- Chief Complaints and recent changes to mental, social, physical health
- Gap Closure (Foot Exam, DRE, etc.)
- Review provider orders with patient
- Review referrals with patient
- Review normal/stable labs or diagnostic tests with patient and forward any concerns to provider
- Remote Patient Monitoring Support
- Reinforcing understanding and adherence to care plan
- Respond to patient calls/messages same day
- Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Transitions of Care Team, Chronic Care Team, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team for continuity of care
- Other duties assigned by provider
What You’ll Bring
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal communication
- Ability to cultivate a safe and effective environment
- Excellent organization skills
- Professionalism
- Customer Centric
- High level of integrity & confidentiality
- Positive Bedside manner
- Medical teamwork
- Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) Required
Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA
- Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), knowledgeable of medical terminology
- Previous experience in specific medical field preferred
Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.