Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Driscoll Children's Hospital; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children9s Hospital in Texas is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, patient preparation, and assist with clinical and clerical duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will work under supervision in pediatrics, handle insurance forms, scheduling, and documentation, while maintaining confidentiality and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current BLS certification or within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Certification attempt for CMA or RMA encouraged within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and clerical staff in ambulatory care areas.
• Perform vital signs, measurements, phlebotomy and testing per orders.
• Manage telephone calls, scheduling, insurance authorizations and chart prep.
• Maintain confidentiality and infection control practices.
• Document results and coordinate patient care with nursing staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Clerical duties

Infection control

Patient education

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant training

BLS certification

Job description

Driscoll Children9s Hospital in Texas is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, patient preparation, and assist with clinical and clerical duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will work under supervision in pediatrics, handle insurance forms, scheduling, and documentation, while maintaining confidentiality and infection control.