Certified Medical Assistant / CMA Pediatrics

Portneuf Medical Center; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for day shifts at 5th Street Pediatrics in Tyler, TX. In this role, you'll perform both administrative and clinical duties under physician supervision, with opportunities for career growth within a people-first environment that prioritizes employee well-being.

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current licensure as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is mandatory.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties like scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records.
• Conduct clinical duties, including vital sign measurement and preparing patients for examinations.
• Assist in drawing blood and administering medications as directed.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Billing

Vital Signs Measurement

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Tools

Medical Record System

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $1000.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, 5th Street Pediatrics, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Tyler, 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 over 90 primary and specialty care clinics, providing comprehensive medical education and innovative research. There are also residency programs throughout our hospitals and clinics actively training the medical leaders of the future.

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

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 equivalent
• Current licensure as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 6 months’ medical clinic experience
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire