Bilingual Medical Assistant – Outpatient Clinic

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Medical Assistant (UT Health RGV Surgery & Women's Specialty) in the Edinburg area. The role supports patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and coordination with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include handling calls, scheduling, chart preparation, and patient registration in the practice management system. Spanish/English bilingual skills are preferred, with opportunities to work across UT Health Rio Grande Valley

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.
• Ambulatory/primary care clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intake patients in clinic: record vital signs, medical history, chief complaint, meds, allergies; document in EHR.
• Report findings to inter-professional team; prepare charts and coordinate test results and records.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, triage messages and manage refills per policy.
• Register new patients and update existing records in the practice management system.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Medical Assistant (UT Health RGV Surgery & Women's Specialty) in the Edinburg area. The role supports patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and coordination with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include handling calls, scheduling, chart preparation, and patient registration in the practice management system. Spanish/English bilingual skills are preferred, with opportunities to work across UT Health Rio Grande Valley