Lead Certified Medical Assistant

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Lead Medical Assistant (CMA) to supervise clinical staff and support the RN Manager. The role blends administrative duties with hands-on care under physician supervision.

You will perform CMA tasks, manage scheduling and records, and assist with billing and coding for insurance. The position requires a CMA credential and strong supervisory skills to ensure quality patient flow and care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant Program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• Certification: Required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the work and performance of clinical medical assistants, including input towards performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Oversee and train new and existing staff with the RN Manager.
• Perform responsibilities of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 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

Supervisory experience

BLS certification

Administrative duties

Education

CMA program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift,full-time, Lead 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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.

Responsibilities

• This position will assist in the supervisor of work and performance of clinical medical assistants, to include providing input towards performance reviews and corrective action plans if needed.
• It will oversee and train new and existing staff along with the assistance of the RN Manager.
• This role will also perform the responsibilities of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant such as: 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

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant Program
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in a clinical setting
• Certification: Required