Medical Assistant — Growth, Benefits & Care Impact

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition savings

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Medical Assistant in Amarillo, TX to support physicians in examinations and procedures. You will interview patients, record vital signs, perform venipuncture, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

May cover front desk and prepare treatment areas as needed. Requirements include High School Diploma, MA certification or progress toward it, BLS/CPR, and proficiency with basic computer systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
• Perform venipuncture and related procedures as directed by the physician.
• Document in the Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination; assist in front desk coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate or willingness to certify within 6 months

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Medical Assistant in Amarillo, TX to support physicians in examinations and procedures. You will interview patients, record vital signs, perform venipuncture, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

May cover front desk and prepare treatment areas as needed. Requirements include High School Diploma, MA certification or progress toward it, BLS/CPR, and proficiency with basic computer systems.