Certified Medical Assistant

Get Well Healthcare Services

Lufkin, TX Full-time Posted Mar 5, 2026

16–20 an hour

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Benefits

Paid Time Off Health Insurance

Job Description

pporting the provider and ensuring patients receive safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout their weight management journey. This position focuses on assisting with weight loss consultations, patient education, medication preparation, injection administration, documentation, and follow-up communication.

The CMA will work closely with the provider to monitor patient progress, ensure compliance with clinic protocols, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.

Core Responsibilities

Patient Intake & Clinical Support
• Welcome and prepare patients for weight loss visits, both in-office and telehealth appointments.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including:
Blood pressure

Heart rate Weight Height BMI calculation
• Record weekly weight tracking and progress measurements.
• Review and update medical history, medications, allergies, and contraindications.
• Screen patients for eligibility for weight loss medications per clinic protocols.
• Notify provider of abnormal vital signs or contraindications.

Weight Loss Program Duties
• Assist with patient enrollment into the clinic’s weight management program.
Educate patients on: Semaglutide
• Tirzepatide Phentermine Lipo-C injections B12 injections

Review medication instructions including: Dosage schedules
• Injection technique Expected outcomes Side effects
• Provide lifestyle guidance including diet, hydration, and activity recommendations.

Medication Preparation & Injection Administration

Prepare and administer injections according to provider orders including:
• * Semaglutide
• Tirzepatide
• Lipo-C
• Vitamin B12
• Maintain proper sterile technique and injection safety protocols.
Verify medication dosage and patient identification prior to administration.
• Monitor patients for immediate adverse reactions.
Document medication lot numbers and expiration dates when applicable.

Telehealth Support
• Conduct pre-visit intake for telehealth weight loss consultations.
Obtain updated patient information including: Current weight
• Medication tolerance Side effects Appetite changes

Prepare chart for provider review prior to consultation.
• Send patient instructions through patient portal or clinic messaging system.

Documentation & EMR Responsibilities
• Accurately document all patient encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Record: Weight trends
• Medication doses Injection administration Patient-reported symptoms
• Ensure documentation supports appropriate billing and coding guidelines.
Upload patient forms, consent documents, and intake questionnaires.

Medication Inventory Management

Monitor clinic supply of weight loss medications and injections.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory logs.
Assist with receiving medication shipments and verifying: Lot numbers
• Expiration dates
• Ensure medications are stored according to temperature and safety guidelines.

Patient Communication & Follow-Up

Respond to patient inquiries regarding:
Medication use
• Side effects Appointment scheduling

Conduct follow-up calls or messages for: Missed appointments
• Medication check-ins Weight progress updates

Reinforce provider instructions and clinic policies.

Administrative Duties

Schedule follow-up weight loss appointments.

Verify patient consent forms and program agreements. Ensure required documentation is completed prior to provider visits. Assist with maintaining organized patient charts and records.

Qualifications

Required

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

High school diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
Knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred
• Experience in weight management or metabolic clinics
• Familiarity with GLP-1 medications
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems

Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail

Excellent patient communication skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic Professional and compassionate bedside manner Knowledge of injection safety and medication handling
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)

Qualifications

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • High school diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Experience administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent patient communication skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic Professional and compassionate bedside manner Knowledge of injection safety and medication handling
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Weight Loss Program

Responsibilities

  • The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Weight Loss Program plays an essential role in supporting the provider and ensuring patients receive safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout their weight management journey
  • This position focuses on assisting with weight loss consultations, patient education, medication preparation, injection administration, documentation, and follow-up communication
  • The CMA will work closely with the provider to monitor patient progress, ensure compliance with clinic protocols, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system
  • Patient Intake & Clinical Support
  • Welcome and prepare patients for weight loss visits, both in-office and telehealth appointments
  • Obtain and document vital signs, including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Heart rate Weight Height BMI calculation
  • Record weekly weight tracking and progress measurements
  • Review and update medical history, medications, allergies, and contraindications
  • Screen patients for eligibility for weight loss medications per clinic protocols
  • Notify provider of abnormal vital signs or contraindications
  • Weight Loss Program Duties
  • Assist with patient enrollment into the clinic’s weight management program
  • Educate patients on: Semaglutide
  • Tirzepatide Phentermine Lipo-C injections B12 injections
  • Review medication instructions including: Dosage schedules
  • Injection technique Expected outcomes Side effects
  • Provide lifestyle guidance including diet, hydration, and activity recommendations
  • Medication Preparation & Injection Administration
  • Prepare and administer injections according to provider orders including:
  • Maintain proper sterile technique and injection safety protocols
  • Verify medication dosage and patient identification prior to administration
  • Monitor patients for immediate adverse reactions
  • Document medication lot numbers and expiration dates when applicable
  • Telehealth Support
  • Conduct pre-visit intake for telehealth weight loss consultations
  • Obtain updated patient information including: Current weight
  • Medication tolerance Side effects Appetite changes
  • Prepare chart for provider review prior to consultation
  • Send patient instructions through patient portal or clinic messaging system
  • Documentation & EMR Responsibilities
  • Accurately document all patient encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Record: Weight trends
  • Medication doses Injection administration Patient-reported symptoms
  • Ensure documentation supports appropriate billing and coding guidelines
  • Upload patient forms, consent documents, and intake questionnaires
  • Medication Inventory Management
  • Monitor clinic supply of weight loss medications and injections
  • Maintain accurate medication inventory logs
  • Assist with receiving medication shipments and verifying: Lot numbers
  • Expiration dates
  • Ensure medications are stored according to temperature and safety guidelines
  • Patient Communication & Follow-Up
  • Side effects Appointment scheduling
  • Conduct follow-up calls or messages for: Missed appointments
  • Medication check-ins Weight progress updates
  • Reinforce provider instructions and clinic policies
  • Schedule follow-up weight loss appointments
  • Verify patient consent forms and program agreements
  • Ensure required documentation is completed prior to provider visits
  • Assist with maintaining organized patient charts and records