Certified Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantIn this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the physician to provide healthcare to individuals as instructed by the physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients' health record; performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of certification. Reports directly to the Practice Manager.Your Job Requirements:Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistantsNational/Registered Medical Assistant Certification. Certification must remain current and active throughout employment.Two or more years' experience of professional medical assisting in a clinic setting preferred.Responsibilities and duties listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required.Knowledge of professional clinical theory and practices to provide and evaluate patient care.Skill in applying and interpreting principles, methods, and techniques to provide professional patient care.Perception necessary to observe pertinent detail when taking vital signs (BP, pulse, temp.) and observation of patient's condition.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.Ability to maintain quality control standards.Strong positive interpersonal skills; can communicate effectively verbally and written.Your Job Responsibilities:Implements patient care under the guidance and direction of the physician and/or nurse.Rooming the patient including taking vitals, entering/updating allergies, and pharmacy information.May perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections when instructed by the physician.Assists physicians in providing care to patients and meeting required metrics in accordance with clinic policies, guidelines, and other quality review organizations.Performs general clinical duties as appropriate within state guidelines and conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions.Demonstrates working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.Cleans and disinfects all instruments and clinical areas.Assures room set-up and necessary instruments are made available for patient appointments.Maintains inventory and participates in minimizing waste of medical supplies and medications; orders supplies as needed.Maintains medical equipment per regulation minimum, following operation instructions, and reporting to manager equipment failure.Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous.Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026Glassdoor's Best-Led Companies 2025Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025TIME's Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025Becker's Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces 2025