What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant / CMA position at Ardent Health?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Family Medicine, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Tyler, 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 over 90 primary and specialty care clinics, providing comprehensive medical education and innovative research. There are also residency programs throughout our hospitals and clinics actively training the medical leaders of the future.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:
Responsibilities
- Perform 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 equivalent.
- Current licensure as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 6 months’ medical clinic experience.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.