About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant to support our Clinical Operations team at Astrana Health. This role provides both clinical and administrative support to providers by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, assisting with procedures, and supporting care-gap closure initiatives at the point of care.

The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in delivering a positive patient experience while ensuring efficient clinic operations. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting quality care, preventative health initiatives, and operational excellence in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment.

Our Values

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Operate with Integrity & Excellence
Be Innovative
Work As One Team

Responsibilities

Room patients, obtain vital signs, document chief complaints, reconcile medications, and update medical histories within the EHR
Prepare exam rooms, maintain clinical supplies, and support providers during exams and minor procedures
Administer medications, injections, and perform CLIA-waived point-of-care testing in accordance with scope of practice and provider orders
Collect, label, process, and document specimens and laboratory orders
Support quality initiatives and care-gap closure activities, including immunizations, screenings, and preventative care measures
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely communication with providers and clinical staff
Follow infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA requirements while maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment
Support clinic operations and patient care activities as needed

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience with patient rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and point-of-care testing
Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care

Preferred Qualifications

Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
Current BLS certification required
Previous experience in an outpatient primary care or ambulatory clinic setting
Experience supporting preventive care, quality measures, and care-gap closure initiatives
Familiarity with laboratory specimen collection and processing workflows
Multi-site clinic experience

Benefits

Our organization follows an onsite work structure. The office is located at 2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Ste 405, Port Arthur, TX 77640.
The target pay range for this role is $15 - $20 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors.