Certified or Registered Medical Assistant - SCHERTZ

HealthTexas is offering a $500 sign‑on bonus for full‑time CMA/RMA clinical ladder positions, competitive hourly rates, a comprehensive onboarding and training program, and a scrub voucher. Screenings and interviews are ongoing with a next hire date of 10/26/2026.

About the role

Assist the medical provider with physical examinations, carry out nursing treatments, and perform other health‑care procedures according to provider orders. Develop working knowledge of clinic policies and procedures, establish good public and working relationships, and contribute to the growth and success of HealthTexas while upholding its Mission, Vision, and Values.

Culture and values

• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time. Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities, earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve, and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Foster an environment of inclusivity and well‑being, practice patience and empathy, and assume positive intent.
• Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes. Invite and explore new opportunities, promote effective communication and teamwork, take pride in yourself, your work, and HealthTexas.
• Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently. Implement effective strategies to attain goals, achieve maximum productivity and results, and seek continuous knowledge and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide a standard of excellence in customer service for patients and other customers.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Maintain patient privacy according to HIPAA requirements.
• Prepare patients for examination by the provider.
• Aid patients in walking, standing, or sitting as needed.
• Prepare equipment and supplies to assist the medical provider in treatment and testing.
• Perform or assist with procedures including EKGs, Holter monitors, stress tests, PFT, dABI, WWE, wound care, flu/strep/HCG testing, glucose check/teaching, fit cards, unna boots, ear lavage, coaguchek, nebulizer, and phlebotomy.
• Take and record height, weight, temperature, respiration, blood pressure/pulse rate (manual/LXI or Connex machine); review medications.
• Prepare, organize, and sterilize rooms, tools/equipment, and set up medical equipment; sterilize instruments, properly dispose of contaminated materials, and keep examination rooms clean, neat, and properly stocked.
• Update patients’ care plans under the direction of the medical provider.
• Order, prepare, and inspect patients’ charts.
• Assist scheduling with specialists, procedures, and diagnostic imaging testing outside of HTMG.
• Document tests and examination results according to HealthTexas, HIPAA, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Review patient testing and examination results with the medical provider; document instructions per HealthTexas, HIPAA, and compliance policies.
• Input and monitor EMR records of patients during the exam process.
• Administer medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered by the provider, including inputting in EMR and scanning consents.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies needed by the clinic.
• Provide CPR if needed.
• Handle administrative tasks: take, receive, and relay messages between providers, patients, and pharmacy; fill out necessary documents for patient care; scan documents into patient charts in ECW.
• Refill maintenance medications allowed by HealthTexas Medical Group.
• Assist patients with filling out Advance Directives.
• Follow all HealthTexas Medical Group policies and procedures (human resources, clinic, administrative, HIPAA, compliance).
• Utilize OSHA and HIPAA regulations and universal precautions to protect self and patients.
• Perform lab quality controls and update control logs.
• Follow PPE guidelines.
• Bilingual associates may be expected to translate or interpret for patients, family members, or colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

One year prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical environment, or successful completion of an externship within a HealthTexas clinic.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Assistant Certification program preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Phlebotomy and/or Venipuncture certificate may be required.

Skills

• Detail‑oriented and enjoys serving patients; works well with other healthcare providers; motivated, positive, and a self‑starter.
• Skilled in the use of a computer, fax machine, and copier.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment and under stressful conditions where constructive criticism is encouraged.
• Ability to work well with clinical staff and provide quality patient care, every patient, every time.
• Able to effectively communicate with all others respectfully regardless of sexual, racial, ethnic, or economic status.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EMR skills and ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

Schedule

Clinic hours vary at each location; associates rotate 8‑hour shifts as assigned to meet business needs and/or patient needs. Travel to other sites may be required for training, to meet business needs, and/or patient needs.

Working conditions

• Medical office/clinic environment with exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position and meet attendance requirements per HealthTexas Medical Group attendance policy.
• Must be able to assist patients in the event of an emergency and not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
• Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing (no less than 2 hours at a time), stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking,