Medical Assistant / Northwest Primary Care Clinic / FT

Northwest Physicians Group, a network of over 40 providers serving primary, specialty, and urgent‑care locations in Amarillo, Texas, is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System and the Independent Physician Management (IPM) subsidiary of Universal Health Services.

About the role

The Medical Assistant will perform a wide variety of patient‑care duties, assisting in examinations and treatments under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, performing venipuncture, documenting encounters in the Electronic Medical Record, preparing treatment rooms, and providing front‑desk support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examination and treatment of patients.
• Interview patients and record medical histories.
• Measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
• Perform venipuncture and other procedures as directed, within state scope of practice.
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR according to IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Provide front‑desk coverage, including patient check‑in and check‑out, as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certificate required (or must obtain certification within six months of employment).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days, and maintain throughout employment.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or at least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out processes per clinic protocol.
• Understanding of general medical office procedures, end‑of‑day cash balancing, and charge reconciliation.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Professional and courteous demeanor in all interactions.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation with generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock purchase plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings for continued nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.
• Additional details available on the Benefits Guest Website.