Medical Assistant - LMRT

Talentify; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Loan Forgiveness

Medical Plans

401K Match

SoFi Student Loans

Tuition Savings

Career Development

Pet Insurance

Benefits Website

Job summary

Universal Health Services' South Texas Health System – Clinics is seeking a Medical Assistant LS X-Ray in McAllen, TX. The role supports patient care under a physician, performing examinations, taking vital signs, venipuncture, and X-ray procedures, while maintaining EMR records with accuracy.

The job also involves front desk coverage, coordinating appointments, and handling pre-authorizations to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol).

Responsibilities

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
• Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
• Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• X-Ray Responsibilities: Performs all required xray procedures with basic/limited scope reporting, reviewing and maintenance of accurate records and equipment.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Patient check-in/out experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Office Assistant/Specialist or Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or 1 year experience

Job description

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant LS X-Ray position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

About South Texas Health System – Clinics

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems’ four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.

Website: sthsclinics.com

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Participates in decision‑making and process improvement.
• Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
• Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
• Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• X-Ray Responsibilities: Performs all required xray procedures with basic/limited scope reporting, reviewing and maintenance of accurate records and equipment.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Benefit and Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant/Specialist program or Medical Assistant program preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out process (according to clinic protocol)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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