Medical Assistant / MA Urgent Care

Ardent Health Services6 months ago
Canton, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Join our team as a full-time, Urgent Care Certified Medical Assistant in Canton, TX. UT Health East Texas has extended its healthcare services to include urgent care facilities staffed by highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care for various non-life-threatening conditions.

Key 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 the physician.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Current licensure as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.
  • NCT certification.
  • Cross train as Patient Service Representative.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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.

Required Skills

Vital Signs Measurement
Medical Records Management
Medication Administration
Administrative Duties
Blood Drawing
Rooming Patients
Scheduling Appointments
Patient Service
Patient History Taking
Billing and Coding