Lead Certified Medical Assistant

Company: UT Health East Texas Clinics
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time , Lead Medical Assistant (CMA) in Tyler , TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas Physicians has over 90 primary and specialty care clinics, providing comprehensive medical education and innovative research. There are also residency programs throughout our hospitals and clinics actively training the medical leaders of the future. Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant: Responsibilities This position will assist in the supervisor of work and performance of clinical medical assistants, to include providing input towards performance reviews and corrective action plans if needed. It will oversee and train new and existing staff along with the assistance of the RN Manager. This role will also perform the responsibilities of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant such as: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Qualifications Job Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent Graduate from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant Program BLS required within 30 days of hire At least one year of supervisory experience in a clinical setting Certification: Required

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