Certified Medical Assistant

Suvida Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA (Required)
Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), knowledgeable of medical terminology

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in specific medical field preferred

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