Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care | $21+/hr

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is hiring Certified Medical Assistants for ambulatory care clinics in the Dallas area. The role focuses on patient experience—from taking vitals to discharge—and requires completing back-office clinical orientation and Epic systems training.

New hires will participate in orientation programs, manage patient records, assist with procedures, and support administrative duties such as scheduling and referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program or 1 year in physician office/hospital care.
• CPR/BLS certification from AHA/ARC before first day of employment required.
• Certification by recognized MA certifying bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vitals and record them in the chart.
• Assist with minor procedures and med administration as directed.
• Document patient care tasks in medical records and coordinate with clinicians.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure availability of needed supplies.
• Support scheduling, referrals, and patient communications.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training completion

CPR/BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is hiring Certified Medical Assistants for ambulatory care clinics in the Dallas area. The role focuses on patient experience—from taking vitals to discharge—and requires completing back-office clinical orientation and Epic systems training.

New hires will participate in orientation programs, manage patient records, assist with procedures, and support administrative duties such as scheduling and referrals.