Medical Assistant Certified - Family Medicine PRN
Odessa Regional Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (Odessa, TX)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Odessa Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support family medicine physicians in patient care and clinical operations. The role involves rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, and maintaining electronic health records within a busy clinic setting.
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient history documentation
EKG/ECG
Phlebotomy
Specimen collection
Point-of-care testing
Cardiac monitoring
Insurance authorization
Electronic health record (EHR)
HIPAA compliance
OSHA compliance
Infection control
Sterilization
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Full job details
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Family Practice
- Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, weight, temp and BMI.
- Collect and document patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
- Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform EKGs/ECGs
- Under Supervision Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
- Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments as directed and within scope of practice, under supervision.
- Perform basic laboratory procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and processing of lab results.
- Download, process, and transmit cardiac monitoring data.
- Other duties as assigned
- Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Obtain insurance authorizations, for office visits, medications, procedures and referrals as required.
- Manage patient communications, including phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Process prescription refill requests according to office protocols, under provider supervision/delegation.
- Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
- Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
- Maintain competency and certification requirements.
Requirements:
Certified Medical Assistant-
High school Diploma or equivalent or higher
1 year experience in direct patient care -preferred
AHA BLS Certification
Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision-making skills.