Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk Support

South Texas Health System - Clinics; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services (IPM) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our clinics with patient intake, vitals, and clinical procedures. The role includes documenting in the EMR, preparing examination rooms, and occasional front desk coverage.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program completion, a high school diploma, and current BLS/CPR certification, with familiarity in medical terminology. This position emphasizes quality care within a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• 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 (clinic protocol).

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height).
• Perform venipuncture and related procedures as directed.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
• Assist in front desk coverage as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient check-in/out

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program Certificate

Job description

Universal Health Services (IPM) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our clinics with patient intake, vitals, and clinical procedures. The role includes documenting in the EMR, preparing examination rooms, and occasional front desk coverage.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program completion, a high school diploma, and current BLS/CPR certification, with familiarity in medical terminology. This position emphasizes quality care within a busy clinical setting.