Certified Medical Assistant / CMA

UT Health East Texas; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Jacksonville, TX seeks a day shift, full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support both administrative and clinical duties under a physician's direction.

The role requires graduation from an accredited MA program, CMA or RMA certification, EMR and MS Office familiarity, and BLS readiness within 14 days of hire. A strong emphasis on accuracy and patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
• Current CMA or RMA certification.
• Basic EMR and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Jacksonville, TX.

Why Join Us?

• 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 Jacksonville features 33 operational beds, an ICU, a 24-hour ED designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, a wound healing center, and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:

• 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.

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 GED equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.