Location & Practice Overview

The Medical Assistant works onsite at the CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinic at 4435 W Fuqua St. in Houston, Texas. This is an outpatient senior primary care practice within Humana’s CenterWell network, focused on coordinated team-based care for older adults.

Practice Setting Outpatient senior primary care clinic
Street Address 4435 W Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77045
Network Affiliation CenterWell / Humana
Reports To Manager, Clinic/Center Administration

Responsibilities

  • Complete pre-visit planning matched to each patient’s scheduled appointment type
  • Collect and document medical history together with vital signs
  • Room patients and provide hands-on assistance to providers during procedures and treatments
  • Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing
  • Prepare and administer medications under the direction of the healthcare provider and maintain accurate EHR/EMR records that include HEDIS and Stars quality measures

The core of the work is reliable clinical support and precise documentation that keeps patient visits moving efficiently inside the senior primary care clinic.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet certification, training, and experience standards required for medical assisting in a primary care environment. Preferred background items further align with the clinic’s value-based approach.

Required Certification
Active CMA or RMA from one of the following: AAH, AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, or NHA
Education Path
Completion of an MA training program, or at least five years of experience with provider approval; high school diploma or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Minimum one year as a Medical Assistant plus documented phlebotomy and medication/vaccine administration experience
Safety Credentials
Current CPR certification and required participation in the clinic’s Tuberculosis screening program
Preferred Background
Prior PCO center experience, bilingual English/Spanish ability, and familiarity with value-based measures such as HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time base pay is stated as an annual range. The position is also eligible for a performance-based bonus incentive. Humana’s benefit package is designed to support associates and their families.

  • Annual base pay range of $47,300–$61,800
  • Performance bonus incentive plan (company and/or individual)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off, company holidays, personal holidays, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Weekly Commitment 40 scheduled hours
Location Type Fully onsite
Setting Outpatient clinical clinic floor

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered to older adults who receive ongoing primary care that prioritizes prevention, management of chronic conditions, and overall wellness.

Primary Population Older adults / seniors
Visit Pattern Scheduled outpatient primary care visits
Care Continuity Longitudinal relationships rather than episodic encounters
Clinical Environment Value-based senior primary care clinic

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinic delivers continuous primary care for older adults. Emphasis is placed on prevention, routine monitoring, chronic-condition support, and coordinated care delivered by an integrated primary care team.

Care Model Longitudinal senior primary care
Clinical Priorities Prevention and chronic-condition management
Patient Relationship Ongoing scheduled care rather than acute episodic treatment
Team Structure Coordinated physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, and support staff

Role Highlights

Several structural features distinguish this Medical Assistant position from typical outpatient clinic roles.

  • Placement inside a senior-focused primary care model that allocates substantially more time per patient visit than traditional primary care settings
  • Operation within a value-based care framework that prioritizes quality outcomes and coordinated team support
  • Daily work alongside an integrated multidisciplinary clinic team that includes physicians, nurses, and behavioral health specialists

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care (Humana)

CenterWell Senior Primary Care is a Humana company that operates clinics dedicated to senior primary care. Services include wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, and treatment of minor injuries. Care teams spend up to 50 percent more time with patients than many traditional models. Beyond primary care, CenterWell provides home healthcare, specialty pharmacy, hospice, and retail pharmacy services as part of Humana Inc.

Entity Type Senior primary care network under Humana
Service Lines Primary care, home health, specialty pharmacy, hospice
Parent Company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM)

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of clinical setting is this Medical Assistant position in?
The role is based in an onsite outpatient senior primary care clinic that serves older adults through scheduled primary care visits.
Is Tuberculosis screening part of the hiring process?
Yes. Because the position is patient-facing, candidates selected for the role must complete the clinic’s Tuberculosis screening program.
How is the interview conducted?
Humana uses HireVue as part of the hiring process, allowing candidates to complete an interview at a time that fits their schedule.
Is bilingual ability required or preferred?
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is listed as a preferred qualification rather than a mandatory requirement.
Does prior PCO center experience matter?
Experience of one or more years in a PCO center is preferred and can strengthen an application, but it is not listed as a hard requirement.

What to Expect in Your First 90 Days

The opening months center on mastering the clinic’s daily rhythm, becoming comfortable with the senior patient population, and reliably performing the core clinical and documentation tasks of the Medical Assistant role.

Early Focus Learn patient-flow patterns, rooming routines, pre-visit preparation, vital-sign collection, and the clinic’s documentation sequence.
Clinical Consistency Build reliable performance in specimen collection, point-of-care testing, provider support during procedures, and medication-related tasks performed within scope.
Documentation Standards Gain fluency with accurate EHR/EMR entry and the quality-reporting expectations that accompany senior primary care.
Team Rhythm Develop smooth coordination with providers and clinic staff while supporting a full schedule of patient visits each day.
Growing Ownership Take increasing responsibility for the full range of Medical Assistant duties while maintaining consistent clinical support and documentation quality.

Is This Medical Assistant Role a Good Fit?

This position tends to suit Medical Assistants who prefer structured outpatient work, regular patient contact, and a team environment centered on older adults. Candidates who value consistency, careful documentation, and ongoing primary care relationships often find the setting a strong match.

Strong Match If You Prefer Outpatient clinic routines, scheduled visits, direct patient interaction, and a predictable full-time schedule.
Skills That Stand Out Organization, precise documentation, calm patient communication, solid phlebotomy technique, and dependable clinical support.
Care Style The environment emphasizes ongoing primary care and prevention rather than high-acuity or emergency treatment.
Practical Considerations The role is fully onsite and patient-facing, so comfort with continuous clinic-floor work throughout the scheduled week is important.
Transferable Background Prior work in primary care, senior care, outpatient medicine, or any setting that demands high-volume clinical documentation often translates well.

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