Outpatient Medical Assistant — Clinical Support & Growth

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical insurance

Family medical plans available at cost

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking Certified Medical Assistants for its Ambulatory Nurse and CMOA Float Pool in Dallas. Training starts before clinic work, with guaranteed full-time benefits from the next month.

New hires undergo comprehensive orientation and practical training in a clinic setting, supported by a dedicated Training Coordinator. Role includes hands-on patient care, medical record documentation, and escalation tasks, with ongoing competency reviews and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, or 1 year patient care experience.
• CPR or BLS certification before first day of employment.
• MA certification from one of: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NAHP, American Allied Health.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient vital signs using medical equipment and perform low-complexity procedures (e.g., visual acuity, phlebotomy, EKG).
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare rooms for care.
• Document completion of patient care tasks in medical records and reinforce provider instructions.
• Assist in supplies management and clinic safety checks; support preceptors and new staff.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties such as scheduling, pre-certifications, and triage data collection.
• Ensure patient consent forms for research and/or treatment are signed as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program, or one year patient care experience

CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NAHP, American Allied Health

Job description

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking Certified Medical Assistants for its Ambulatory Nurse and CMOA Float Pool in Dallas. Training starts before clinic work, with guaranteed full-time benefits from the next month.

New hires undergo comprehensive orientation and practical training in a clinic setting, supported by a dedicated Training Coordinator. Role includes hands-on patient care, medical record documentation, and escalation tasks, with ongoing competency reviews and