Bilingual / Spanish - Certified Medical Assistant - CMA 26-14040

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Houston, TX 77008
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Flexible scheduling; some shifts may extend until 7:00 PM. Saturday availability required from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Travel Requirements: Must be flexible to travel between Northeast, Greater Heights, and Southwest locations.

Pay Rate: $22/hour

The Certified Medical Assistant will assist healthcare providers in delivering patient care within assigned clinical areas. Responsibilities include assisting with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes. The role also involves performing administrative duties in compliance with applicable healthcare standards, including TJC, CLIA, HIPAA, and NCQA, as well as organizational policies and procedures.

All patient care activities must be performed under the direction of a physician and within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

• Administer injections and perform venipuncture.
• Perform phlebotomy and blood collection.
• Measure and record patient vital signs.
• Room patients and provide clinical support.
• Assist with medical procedures and surgeries.
• Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
• Conduct medical triage and patient assessments.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records (EMR).
• Manage front desk operations and answer phone calls.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient visits.
• Verify insurance information and assist with billing processes.
• Handle payments, collections, and payment posting.
• Apply medical terminology and clinical knowledge in daily duties.
• Perform CPR and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
• Follow sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Monitor and manage medical supplies and inventory.
• Use PointClickCare and Microsoft Word.
• Support general medical office and administrative operations.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

• Experience administering injections and performing venipuncture.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy and blood collection techniques.
• Ability to measure and document vital signs.
• Clinical and administrative medical assistant skills.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and medical office software.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Flexibility to travel between assigned Houston-area locations.
• Availability for occasional evening shifts and Saturday hours.