Benefits:

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Medical Assistant (MA) Make You Well / First Physicians — Odessa, TX

Employment type: Full-time, on-site Reports to: Office Manager

About us First Physicians is a primary care and walk-in clinic serving Odessa and the Permian Basin. We care for patients of all ages, from everyday illnesses and preventive visits to DOT physicals and on-the-job injuries. Every patient who walks through our doors deserves to feel welcomed and well cared for.

About the role The Medical Assistant supports our providers and nurses by keeping patients moving smoothly through their visits. In a busy walk-in setting, you’ll room patients, take vitals, assist with exams and procedures, and help every patient feel comfortable and cared for.

Responsibilities

Greet patients warmly and bring them back to exam rooms

Take vital signs, height, weight, and medical history

Document visits accurately in Athena

Give injections and immunizations as directed by the provider

Perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, urinalysis, strep, flu, and COVID

Draw blood and collect lab specimens

Assist providers with exams and minor procedures

Perform EKGs and basic wound care

Help with DOT physicals and workers’ compensation visits, including drug screens, vision and hearing tests, and required paperwork

Give patients follow-up and discharge instructions as directed by the provider

Send prescription refill requests and return patient calls as directed

Help with prior authorizations and referrals as needed

Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies

Cover the front desk when needed, including check-in and scheduling

Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines

Required qualifications

Completion of a medical assistant program, or equivalent clinical experience

Current BLS (CPR) certification, or willingness to get it within 30 days of hire

Comfortable taking vital signs and giving injections

Friendly, professional, and patient

Organized and able to keep up with a busy walk-in schedule

Preferred qualifications

Medical assistant certification

1 or more years of experience in primary care or urgent care

Experience with Athena EMR

Phlebotomy and EKG experience

Experience with DOT physicals

Bilingual in English and Spanish