Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Representative

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER works under physicians and nurses to deliver routine clinical care and patient education. You will enter documentation into patient charts and support the clinical team in a fast-paced primary care setting in Dallas, Texas.

The ideal candidate has graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, 2+ years of practice experience, and holds National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification along with CPR.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting is preferred.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Extensive standing and walking; exposure to infectious agents and clinical environments; ability to work under stress or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and discretion when discussing patient information.
• Implement patient care under the guidance of physicians, MAs, and Office Managers.
• Screen calls during triage under supervision of a physician; triage decisions referred to a physician when needed.
• May perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections with proper documentation.
• Assist physicians and MAs in providing nursing care in line with clinic policies.
• Take patient history and vitals.
• Monthly check for expired medications with proper documentation and disposal.
• Unpack and maintain medical supplies and vaccines; keep supply closet organized.
• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx, or phone calls and update in patient medication module.
• Demonstrate infection control procedures and maintain QA for autoclave.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting experience

Vital signs

Injections

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Hours of Work :8am-5pmDays Of Week :Monday - FridayWork Shift :Job Description :Your Job:The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the Physician or Nurse. You will provide healthcare to individuals and families as instructed by the physician. The MA will perform routine clinical process as directed by the physician you will also participate in patient education, enter appropriate documentation into patient charts and perform other duties assigned within the scope of your licensure.Your Job Requirements:• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting is preferred.• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification.• Valid CPR certification.• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.• Extensive standing and walking; frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a physician’s office; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.Your Job Responsibilities:• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, ma’s and/or. Office Manager(s).• May screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred to a physician.• May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections with complete documentation.• Assists physicians and/or MA’s in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.• Takes patient history and vitals.• On a monthly bases check for expired medication, keeping appropriate documentation and disposal.• Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized.• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module.• Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.• Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave.• Other job duties as assigned.Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025