Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Job Title: Medical Assistant 
Job ID: 90320
Location: Modesto, California

Role Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced Medical Assistant (Float) to join a collaborative healthcare team serving older adults in Modesto, California!

In this rewarding role, you will support primary care providers, nurses, and on-site Specialty Care Providers in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered medical services.

You will assist with clinical and administrative responsibilities, including patient intake, vital signs, exam room preparation, medical procedures, specimen collection, appointment scheduling, and documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys working with seniors, supporting multiple healthcare providers, and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives!

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Patient Care

• Prepare patients for appointments, including exam room setup, check-in/check-out, and obtaining an accurate history of present illness.

• Measure and document vital signs and perform required pre-examination assessments as ordered.

• Assist physicians and Specialty Care Providers during examinations and procedures.

• Perform dressing changes, suture removal, and other authorized medical procedures under physician supervision, within training and state requirements.

• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform routine sterilization of medical and dental equipment.

• Triage and address unscheduled requests for physician visits as directed.

• Perform and document ordered procedures, treatments, and patient education within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

• Conduct staff and patient COVID testing as needed.

Specialty Care & Float Responsibilities

• Support on-site Specialty Care Providers with patient preparation, examinations, and clinical coordination.

• Review specialist appointment calendars daily to ensure available appointments are filled and address scheduling vacancies.

• Provide weekly schedules to specialists and/or their coordinators.

• Ensure specialists have current orders, relevant clinical information, and patient histories before appointments.

• Document specialist procedures and patient care in Athena EMR.

Clinic Operations & Administrative Support

• Schedule medical appointments, greet patients, and maintain accurate medical records.

• Maintain clinic logs and ensure examination rooms are stocked, sanitized, and prepared for patient visits.

• Complete daily emergency cart checks and maintain required logs.

• Monitor medication and vaccine refrigerator temperatures and maintain documentation.

• Manage patient sharps containers and associated logs.

• Perform required quality control checks on clinic laboratory equipment.

• Maintain clinical equipment, medical supplies, and an organized patient care environment.

• Collaborate with providers, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting serving frail or elderly patients.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Education - Must Meet One of the Following Options

Option 1: Completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited or approved by one of the following:

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

• California Department of Labor (CDE), as listed in the original requirements.

• U.S. Department of Education.

• Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

OR

Option 2: Both of the following:

• Completion of a non-accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Medical Assistant certification from a recognized certifying organization.

Required Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

For candidates who completed a non-accredited Medical Assistant program, one of the following certifications is required:

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT.

• Registered Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Personnel.

• Registered Medical Assistant through American Allied Health.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA.

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association.

• National Certified Medical Assistant through NCCT.

• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals.

• California Certified Medical Assistant through CCBMA.

Professional Skills

• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to follow supervisor instructions and communicate needs effectively.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent prioritization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Ability to communicate compassionately with seniors, families, and healthcare teams.

• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Commitment to supporting the health, dignity, and independence of vulnerable seniors.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience in a Home Health or clinical setting.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

  Salary/Rate Range: $25.00 -$34.00/hour
   

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com