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Medical Assistant

CommUnityCare Health Centers·Austin, Texas

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for performing clinical and administrative duties, including patient intake, recording vital signs, and conducting CLIA waived lab tests. The role also involves coordinating patient care, managing referrals, and documenting medical visits as a scribe.

Overview In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for performing selected clinical duties including administrative/clerical duties, basic patient care and/or performing administrative tasks associated with patient intake.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

  • Accurately interview patient and record patient history and measure and record vital signs such as height, weight, BMI, head circumference, current medications, pulse oximetry level and patient comfort level.
  • Verify patient information such as, but not limited to demographics, insurance, vitals and medications; complete intake process including verifying and entering patient data into EHR/EPM.
  • Perform duties such as greeting and assisting patients in a courteous and professional manner, answer telephone and provide information as necessary, verify patient information, etc.
  • Collect, perform, document, and report results of CLIA waived lab tests including, but not limited to: urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, and rapid strep tests.
  • Collect, prepare and document specimen collection including, but not limited to: blood, urine, stool, and sputum.
  • Perform clinical duties as assigned including, but not limited to: preparing patients for examinations and /or treatments, assisting provider with exams or procedures, setting up exam or procedure rooms, and preparing instruments for sterilization.
  • Complete pre visit planning to support the clinical visit.
  • Administer medications per CUC formulary.
  • Perform medical acts as prescribed by Standing Delegation Orders.
  • Dismiss patient at end of clinic visit including completing the orders documented in the orders module, tasks, and patient plan.
  • Participate in orientation of new employees and attend mandatory meetings.
  • Work as a team member, interacting with staff, patients and providers to communicate and coordinate patient care and work flow effectively.
  • Coordinate and manage patient care including communicating test results to patient, assist with pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Follow up on diagnostic test to ensure that test have been completed and documentation is completed in EHR.
  • Perform surveillance programs to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit
  • Maintain a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas as per CUC guidelines
  • As assigned, may serve as a scribe accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the provider, including but not limited to the following duties:o Patient medical history and physical exam,o Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.o Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.o Provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-upo Prepare referral letters as directed by the provider
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Medical Assistant Diploma and/or National Medical Assistant Certification verifying graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent military healthcare experience. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a medical assistant externship REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a Medical Assistant Diploma or National Certification, along with the completion of a medical assistant externship. A current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is mandatory.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Sterilization
  • Vital Signs Measurement
  • Patient Intake
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Coordination
  • Pre-visit Planning
  • Medical Scribing
  • CLIA Waived Lab Tests
  • EHR/EPM Documentation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Austin, Texas
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Jul 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

CommUnityCare Health Centers

CommUnityCare Health Centers is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation providing primary care health services to the medically underserved. For over 30 years, we served as the Community Health Centers, operating as a department of the City of Austin. In March 2009, we became...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Texas medical assistants remain in steady demand

In Texas, Medical Assistant roles are commonly tied to busy outpatient, primary care, and specialty settings, so employers often look for candidates who can step into direct patient care quickly. This role is competitive because it requires both hands-on experience and the ability to administer medications within scope within 90 days, plus CPR and a high school diploma or equivalent. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your prior patient-care experience and certification readiness before applying.

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