Ambulatory Care CMA - Start at $21/hr

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for an ambulatory care setting. You will collect vitals, document histories, assist with procedures, and help with scheduling, records, and referrals. The role emphasizes patient experience and teamwork in a busy clinic environment.

New hires start with a salary grid beginning at $21 per hour and will undergo comprehensive back-office orientation and Epic training to support efficient, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program, or one year of patient care experience in a physician office or hospital.
• CPR/BLS certification by AHA or ARC before first day of employment.
• Medical Assistant certification maintained through AAMA/AMT/NHA.

Responsibilities

• Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment; performs low-complexity procedures such as acuity screening, POC testing, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and other clinic diagnostics.
• Escorts or transports patients to exam rooms or treatment rooms as directed.
• Documents completion of patient care tasks in medical records and reinforces physician/nurse education.
• Assists in preparing exam rooms and facilitating use of diagnostic equipment; ensures availability of patient information and results.
• Monitors weekly autoclave temperatures, performs POC QA, and contributes to monthly compliance audits.
• Acts as a preceptor for new hires and externs; supports integration into the department.
• May perform administrative duties such as scheduling, pre-certifications, and managing patient communications.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for patient safety and proper operation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program

CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

MA certification through AAMA/AMT/NHA

Tools

Epic Registration (Prelude)

Epic Scheduling (Cadence)

EpicCare

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for an ambulatory care setting. You will collect vitals, document histories, assist with procedures, and help with scheduling, records, and referrals. The role emphasizes patient experience and teamwork in a busy clinic environment.

New hires start with a salary grid beginning at $21 per hour and will undergo comprehensive back-office orientation and Epic training to support efficient, high-quality patient care.