Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time

Urgent Care for Kids · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

About Us: Care for Kids is dedicated to providing in-person urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and SchoolMed services for children in K-12 schools across Texas. Our mission is to revolutionize pediatric healthcare delivery, ensuring equitable access and quality care for all children. Join us and help make a lasting impact on children's health and well-being. The Role : We are seeking sharp and innovative Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) for our Houston offices. These roles embody our core values: Passion, Humility, Adaptability, Nurture, and Experience. Our CMAs and LVNs, whom we refer to as Utility Players , exemplify true teamwork and versatility, taking on a wide range of responsibilities to keep our clinics running efficiently. Utility Players handle both front desk duties (such as insurance verification and patient registration) and clinical tasks, including triage, radiology, curbside labs, and more. Above all, they are warm, humble, passionate about healthcare, and deliver 5-star care to our patients and their families. Key Success Factors of a Utility Player Serves as a knowledgeable resource, eager to train and mentor new team members. Works with a strong sense of urgency, managing multiple tasks efficiently. Embraces daily clinic assignments with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills in all interactions. Proactively helps others and takes initiative without prompting. Communicates clearly and effectively with the on-duty provider. Displays a passion for pediatrics and a commitment to personal and professional growth. The Culture and Team Our clinicians are supported by the Clinic Management and Clinical Operations teams, which assist with tasks such as inventory management and continuing education to ensure optimal performance. We celebrate successes through our Employee Engagement Platform, Assembly, maintain open communication with our C-Suite Executives, and stay informed through monthly Town Halls. Our People Operations team also regularly sends out surveys to gather feedback and improve the employee experience. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Triage patients upon arrival. Communicate with the provider when the patient is ready, summarizing symptoms and any abnormal vitals. Document visits in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system (eMDs). Assist the provider with procedures and patient care, including splinting, radiology, vaccines, medication administration, phlebotomy, and more. Administer and document medications as directed by the provider. Prepare, clean, and maintain exam and treatment rooms. Obtain lab samples and follow up with patients once results are available. Provide patient education at the end of the visit and address any follow-up questions. Position patients for radiology procedures (training provided). Handle front office tasks, including insurance verification, patient registration, answering phones, and processing payments. Perform other duties as assigned. Why Join Us? At Care for Kids, we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. That’s why we offer a comprehensive

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living β€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work β€” are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being β€” isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule β€” cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue β€” everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming β€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings β€” and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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