Certified Medical Assistant / CMA ENT
UT Health East Texas
- Location
- Onsite (Athens, Texas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
UT Health East Texas is a healthcare organization affiliated with the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, providing primary and specialty care across East Texas. The Certified Medical Assistant role supports clinical and administrative operations within an Ear Nose & Throat clinic to enhance patient care.
Skills
Medical assisting
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy
Patient rooming
Medical records maintenance
Scheduling
Billing
Coding
Electronic medical records
Microsoft office
BLS certification
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
Perks
- Tuition assistance
- Career growth
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Certified Medical Assistant in Athens, 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 to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas Physicians has 90 primary and specialty care clinics and eight urgent care centers in communities across the region. Affiliated with The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, we provide top-tier education, innovative research, and residency programs training future medical leaders.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical 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.