Job Posting: Medical Assistant (MA)

Location: Laredo, TX; Zapata, TX

Facility: Dr. Andres Garcia ZuñigaPrimary Care & Urgent Care on Del Mar

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

 

About Our Practice:
Join a patient-centered primary care team dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate, and personalized healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Dr. Andres Garcia Zuñiga believes in building long-term relationships with patients, focusing on holistic wellness and preventive care. We are a supportive, collaborative, and modern practice where every team member plays a vital role in our mission.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, bilingual (English/Spanish), and certified Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate is energetic, empathetic, highly organized, and committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will be instrumental in ensuring smooth clinic flow and a positive patient experience from check-in to checkout.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Clinical Duties:

• Room patients, obtain and accurately record vital signs, and document chief complaints.

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist Doctor or Nurse Practitioner during procedures.

• Perform basic in-office procedures such as EKGs, spirometry, ear lavage, phlebotomy, and injections/vaccinations.

• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, manage point-of-care testing, and ensure proper specimen handling.

• Provide clear and compassionate patient education on medications, diets, treatment plans, and preventive care as directed by the physician.

• Sterilize and maintain medical instruments and exam rooms, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

• Manage and restock clinical supplies and medication samples.

Administrative Duties:

• Schedule patient appointments, tests, and referrals with efficiency and care.

• Manage prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic tests.

• Handle patient communication via phone and patient portal, relaying messages and test results promptly and accurately.

• Assist with electronic health record (EHR) documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Facilitate patient check-in and check-out processes as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Current CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) certification.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience in a primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting.

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required. This is essential for communicating with Dr. Garcia Zuñiga and a large portion of our patient population.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, professional, and calm demeanor.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) EHR.

• A genuine passion for primary care and community health.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work directly with a caring physician in a collaborative environment.

• A stable, respectful, and positive workplace culture.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.