Certified Medical Assistant (69300) at Sanitas Medical Centers in SAN ANTONIO - Leon Valley - San Antonio, TX 78238

Job description

• The Certified Medical Assistant will utilize their expertise to make a significant impact in both clinical and administrative roles. In this position, they will perform various tasks, ranging from assisting with patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP) to ensuring smooth office operations. As a certified professional, the Medical Assistant’s skills will enable them to perform clinical and administrative duties with high competence, contributing to superior patient care and clinic efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Patient Preparation and Assistance
• Assist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.
• Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
• Perform blood draws (venipunctures or capillary punctures), administer injections and vaccines, and assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP.
• Administer oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications per LIP’s orders and within the medical assistant scope of practice.
• Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and assist in routine clinical tasks like CLIA-waived tests.
• Conduct regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and proper lab equipment functioning.
• Follow proper procedures for labeling, handling, and transporting specimens to ensure accuracy and avoid contamination.
• Maintain aseptic techniques during clinical procedures to prevent infections.
• Sterilize medical instruments using autoclaves or other sterilization methods and disinfect exam rooms and equipment after each patient encounter.
• Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Ensure that biohazardous waste is disposed of according to protocol.
• Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as per Basic Life Support (BLS) standards.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate care and understanding for patients from newborns to elderly individuals.
• Utilize age-specific techniques (e.g., distraction, comfort positions) to reduce discomfort and anxiety during procedures, particularly with pediatric patients.
• Measure and record vital signs, growth parameters, and assist pediatricians during exams and routine procedures.
• Administer vaccines per pediatric immunization schedules and assist with specimen collection for lab testing.
• Ensure readiness of emergency equipment in pediatric settings and respond to medical emergencies involving children.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date patient records by entering data, filing documents, and managing electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Safeguard patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage general office tasks, including answering phones, organizing medical supplies, and maintaining inventory.
• Assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as guided by experienced staff.
• Perform pre-visit planning to gather relevant patient information for upcoming appointments.
• Provide timely responses to telephone encounters and patient inquiries.
• Complete documentation for urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.
• Facilitate patient coordination for pre-op clearance, medication authorizations, and referrals.
• Schedule patient appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and assist with urgent care patient follow-up calls.
• Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate the transmission of lab specimens (e.g., Cologuard, blood tests).

Requirements

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Required Experience
• One (1+) year of experience in the healthcare field.
• Required Licenses and Certifications
• Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, maintain accurate records, and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail when performing both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure patient safety and accuracy.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, take direction from supervisors, and cooperate with colleagues to ensure high-quality care.
• Professionalism: Consistently demonstrate professionalism in appearance and behavior.
• Patient-Centered Care: Passion for providing exceptional patient care with an understanding of age-specific needs and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
• Flexibility to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by the clinic’s needs. Typically full-time, with potential for evening or weekend shifts depending on the facility’s schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or organizational leaders.
• Candidates with prior Certified Medical Assistant experience (at least 2+ years) are preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.

Skills

Required

• High attention to detail
• English is required

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred