Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations and procedures, record vital signs, and assist with front desk duties. The role requires MA certification and basic computer skills, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish communication.

IPM, a UHS subsidiary, supports a broad network across the state. In this position you will work under physicians, perform venipuncture when directed, maintain EMR documentation, and ensure

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology familiarity required.
• Experience with patient check-in/out per clinic protocol.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Perform venipuncture and related procedures as directed by physician.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Cover front desk duties as required.
• Document in EMR per IPM guidelines.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Vital signs measurement

Venipuncture

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy basics

Microsoft Office

Bilingual in English/Spanish (prefered

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations and procedures, record vital signs, and assist with front desk duties. The role requires MA certification and basic computer skills, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish communication.

IPM, a UHS subsidiary, supports a broad network across the state. In this position you will work under physicians, perform venipuncture when directed, maintain EMR documentation, and ensure