Medical Assistant: Clinic Patient Care & Vitals

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Guest Website

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, interview patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms. The role also covers front desk coverage and charting in the Electronic Medical Record.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant certificate, High School diploma, and BLS; Spanish preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth within the UHS network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required or certification within six months.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or within 30 days; maintain thereafter.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out per clinic protocol.
• General medical office procedures are expected.
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Spanish language ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of patient care duties under physician supervision.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs including pulse, temp, BP, height, weight.
• Venipuncture and related procedures as directed by the physician.
• Document in the EMR according to IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and assist front desk as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient check-in/check-out

General medical office procedures

Cash handling / end of day balancing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, interview patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms. The role also covers front desk coverage and charting in the Electronic Medical Record.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant certificate, High School diploma, and BLS; Spanish preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth within the UHS network.