Certified Medical Assistant -Bellmead

Join to apply for the Certified Medical Assistant
-Bellmead role at Waco Family Medicine
.

• Assist provider with initial patient assessments and vital signs.
• Perform and document medical procedures, including EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screening, throat cultures, NSTs, and bladder scans.
• Administer medications per provider orders, including oral, IM, IV, sub‑Q, intradermal, and intradermal; must be IV‑certified by WFM‑approved educator.
• Provide oral and written patient education on disease processes, medication, and treatment implementation.
• Execute patient treatments/procedures such as venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, boot application, and sponging infants.
• Assist in minor surgery and specialty procedures (cast application, sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, cervical biopsy, EMB, IUD insertion, pap smears).
• Manage prescriptions pending in EHR; cannot refill medications.
• Complete paperwork for diagnostic tests performed outside the center.
• Contact patients who missed vital recheck appointments.
• Schedule appointments with external specialists, fax needed records, and document details.
• Review children’s immunization records and administer immunizations per TDH guidelines and provider orders.
• Handle all messages, MyCharts, and result notes in the EHR inbox.
• Maintain nursing home facsimiles, hospital records, and lab/x‑ray reports in patient charts.
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked.
• Complete assigned Quality Assurance tasks per QA log.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Texas Driver’s License.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program and an externship.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the AAMA or another recognized agency.
• CPR certification.
• ≥1 year of prior experience in medical assisting or a related healthcare role.
• Basic computer skills for administrative tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must work within CMA scope of practice.

• Visual and auditory accuracy.
• 8‑hour shifts with occasional overtime.
• Continuous use of computer & EHR.
• Extensive standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing.
• Sitting as occasional.
• Frequent telephone usage.
• Continuous conversational communication.
• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lb.
• Occasional pushing/pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lb.
• Occasional pushing/pulling and positioning patients over 200 lb (with assistance).
• Infrequent use of personal transportation.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.

Reports to: Practice Manager.

Entry level.

Full‑time.

Health Care Provider.

Hospitals and Health Care.