Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (Floater)

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people annually.

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a Physician or Physician Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant will perform medical procedures and tests, maintain patient records, explain common medical procedures to patients, and assist with basic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical procedures and tests under the direct supervision of a Physician or Physician Assistant
• Assist Physician with exams and tests
• Measure and record vital signs, including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Temperature
  • Weight
  • Height
• Interview patients
• Instruct patients on medication administration, diet, exercise, and other Physician directed orders
• Keep accurate patient records and ensure that all related reports, information, and lab results are organized and filed with patient records
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and instruments
• Prepare examination rooms between patients
• Sterilize medical instruments after each patient
• Answer calls from patients, physicians, and pharmacies and take appropriate action
• Call-in prescriptions and prescription refills daily
• Maintain accurate logs of office supplies and equipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education diploma
• Certifications as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• 1 year experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of the healthcare field, the medical specialty of the office or center in which they work, and medical terminology
• Exceptional people skills; good grammar and spelling; excellent phone etiquette
• High degree of professionalism and advanced organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Adaptable with strong stress tolerance
• Integrity

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust retirement plan with generous company matching
• Prior service credit for accelerated Paid Time Off accrual
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work
• Free Headspace subscription for mental wellness
• Employee Assistance Program for overall well-being
• Student loan forgiveness programs