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Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Harlingen Rio Grande Medical Group
Harlingen, TX Per Diem
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Overview:

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant, also referred to as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Certified Medical Assistants will support both clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments in our orthopedic clinic. Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of physicians and nurses in a fast-paced environment, helping to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations.


Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Hours will be scheduled during this timeframe)

Employment Type: Per Diem

Location: Family Wellness Clinic - South Padre Island, Texas


Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/


** You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position. We do offer programs to help you get your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
  • Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures
  • Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information
  • Instruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimens
  • Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care
  • Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of results
  • Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment
  • Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update (Electronic Medical Records) EHR systems with patient information
Qualifications:
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
2. Medical Assistant Certification.
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current 4. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
5. Work experience in health care preferred.
Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Days Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Hourly Wage Estimation for Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem in Harlingen, TX
$17.00 to $21.00
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