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UT Health East Texas
Medical Assistant / MA Urgent Care
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$38,045 / year median in Texas
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our team as a full-time, Urgent Care Medical Assistant (MA) in Kilgore, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a
People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive:
We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.People-First:
We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.Make Healthcare Better:
We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get toKnow Your Team:
UT Health East Texas has extended its healthcare services to include urgent care facilities. These locations have highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care for various non-life-threatening conditions. Learn About a Day in the Life of aMedical Assistant:
Responsibilities Performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.Qualifications Job Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program. Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.Preferred Job Requirements:
Associate's degree. Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program. Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.Preferred Job Requirements:
Associate s degree. Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance