Medical Assistant / MA

BSA Health System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BSA Health System seeks a Medical Assistant for the Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic in Amarillo, TX. This full-time day-shift role supports patient care, clerical tasks, and exam-room readiness in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include EMR data entry, patient greeting and vital signs, instrument sterilization, and inventory management. Prior EMR and Microsoft Office familiarity plus BLS within 14 days are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic EMR knowledge and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient history, medical coding and claims using an EMR system.
• Support patient visits by greeting, escorting to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs and relevant information.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments; keep exam rooms clean, safe, and ready for patients.

Skills

Basic EMR knowledge

Microsoft Office

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic, Medical Assistant in Amarillo, TX.

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic, Medical Assistant in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.


• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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:

• Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:

Responsibilities

• Enter s , maintain s , and report s all medical his tory, medical coding, and files claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).


• Patient visit support that may include: Greeting patients , and escorting patient to exam room and/or t taking patients’ vital signs, and other applicable medical information to effectively support the reason for the patients visit and recommended treatment .


• Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients. Provid es patients with privacy, comfort, safety and hygiene.


• Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments and equipment for all exam rooms.


• Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness.


• Address es and request s referrals and other insurance aut horizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge .


• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree .


• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.


• Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care


• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) .