Medical Assistant / Northwest Physicians Group / FT

Northwest-Texas-Physicians-Network; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations and patient care. The role involves interviewing patients, taking vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting at the front desk as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Assistant certificate or be willing to obtain certification within six months, and have familiarity with medical terminology. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six months.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, height, weight).
• Perform venipuncture and other procedures as directed by the physician.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

Certification within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including: cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Position Title: Medical Assistant (MA)

Position Summary: This 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. Interviewing 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 guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as
required.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirments (if applicable):

• 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. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• 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

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.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.