Certified Medical Assistant / CMA ENT

UT Health Athens Hospital; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

UT Health Athens Hospital in Athens, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support ENT services. You will perform administrative tasks and clinical duties under physician supervision, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

The role requires CMA or RMA certification, high school diploma or GED, EMR and MS Office familiarity, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Prior clinic experience is a plus. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Current CMA or RMA certification.
• Basic EMR and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and 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

Vital signs

Medical history taking

Billing & coding knowledge

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Certified Medical Assistant in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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 East Texas Physicians has 90 primary and specialty care clinics and eight urgent care centers in communities across the region. Affiliated with The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, we provide top-tier education, innovative research, and residency programs training future medical leaders.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.