What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant / CMA position at UT Health Athens?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Gun Barrel City, Texas.
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 serving communities across the region. Affiliated with UT 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
- 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 within 30 days of hire