Certified Medical Assistant / CMA ENT

UT Health East Texas; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Athens, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and staff in a fast-paced clinic.

The role combines administrative duties with clinical responsibilities, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, processing records, and ensuring accurate documentation for insurance purposes. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program or medical technologist program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.
• Basic EMR and Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and certain clinical duties under physician direction.
• Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and billing/coding for insurance.
• Clinical duties include rooming patients, taking vitals, recording histories, preparing for exams, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist program

Current CMA or RMA certification

BLS certification

Associate’s degree

Tools

EMR knowledge

Microsoft Office

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.