Medical Assistant / MA Urgent Care

Ardent Health Services; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Kilgore, TX is hiring a full-time Urgent Care Medical Assistant to support physicians with both clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced setting. You will room patients, take vitals, record histories, prepare for exams, draw blood, and administer medications as directed.

You will also manage medical records, appointments, billing and coding information, and use EMR and Microsoft Office; BLS is required within 14 days of hire; CMA or RMA certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
• Current CMA or RMA certification.
• Basic EMR knowledge and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.
• Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes.
• Clinical duties include rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist program

Current CMA or RMA certification

Basic EMR knowledge

Microsoft Office knowledge

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a full-time, Urgent Care Medical Assistant (MA) in Kilgore, 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:

• UT Health East Texas has extended its healthcare services to include urgent care facilities. These locations have highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care for various non-life‑threatening conditions.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• 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.
• Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.