Certified Medical Assistant Jobs
Certified Medical Assistant jobs are open across physician offices, urgent care clinics, hospital outpatient departments, and specialty practices, from entry-level to lead and supervisory roles, with common specializations in phlebotomy, clinical procedures, and front-office coordination. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Name of clinic: Baylor Scott & White Occupational & Family Health Center - Texas Instruments
Physical Address: 13350 TI BLVD, MS 327, Dallas, 75243
Clinic hours: 7AM-5PM
Candidates work hours: 8 AM-5 PM
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients. You work closely with doctors to provide care. Responsibilities include updating records, administering medication, giving injections, and recording vital signs. You maintain detailed documentation with precision. Providing patient-focused service, you perform each task proficiently and diligently.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
- Guide patients from the waiting room and help them get ready for their examination.
- Interview patients and update medical records. Collect detailed medical information to help the physician understand patient needs. Ensure paperwork is ready before the visit.
- Record patient's vital signs - pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Prepare patients for exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
- Perform regular patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples for processing.
- Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed. Monitor for adverse reactions and report to the physician.
- Change both sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed, and remove sutures and staples when requested.
Key Success Factors
- You should possess a medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
- A clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards needs to be demonstrated.
- Know the five patient rights: Identify the correct patient, administer the correct medication, ensure the right dosage, use the right administration method, and adhere to the right schedule.
- It's crucial to accurately document patient information abiding by organizational policies and regulatory standards, including privacy laws.
- The ability to closely observe a patient's general physical condition, reporting any noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
- You need to be adept at administering injections and drawing blood.
- An understanding of medical terminology is necessary.
- The ability to foster trust and rapport with patients is critical. You should appear friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
- The willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors are essential.
- Familiarity with medical charts and records will aid in performing your duties.
- A keen eye for details is required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) one year of experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
- Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed
- Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT
- Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA
- Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA
- Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH
- Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP
- Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.
Name of clinic: Baylor Scott & White Occupational & Family Health Center - Texas Instruments
Physical Address: 13350 TI BLVD, MS 327, Dallas, 75243
Clinic hours: 7AM-5PM
Candidates work hours: 8 AM-5 PM
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients. You work closely with doctors to provide care. Responsibilities include updating records, administering medication, giving injections, and recording vital signs. You maintain detailed documentation with precision. Providing patient-focused service, you perform each task proficiently and diligently.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
- Guide patients from the waiting room and help them get ready for their examination.
- Interview patients and update medical records. Collect detailed medical information to help the physician understand patient needs. Ensure paperwork is ready before the visit.
- Record patient's vital signs - pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Prepare patients for exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
- Perform regular patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples for processing.
- Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed. Monitor for adverse reactions and report to the physician.
- Change both sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed, and remove sutures and staples when requested.
Key Success Factors
- You should possess a medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
- A clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards needs to be demonstrated.
- Know the five patient rights: Identify the correct patient, administer the correct medication, ensure the right dosage, use the right administration method, and adhere to the right schedule.
- It's crucial to accurately document patient information abiding by organizational policies and regulatory standards, including privacy laws.
- The ability to closely observe a patient's general physical condition, reporting any noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
- You need to be adept at administering injections and drawing blood.
- An understanding of medical terminology is necessary.
- The ability to foster trust and rapport with patients is critical. You should appear friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
- The willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors are essential.
- Familiarity with medical charts and records will aid in performing your duties.
- A keen eye for details is required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) one year of experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
- Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed
- Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT
- Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA
- Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA
- Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH
- Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP
- Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Orlando Health122
- Ascension98
- Medical University of South Carolina78
- Houston Methodist77
- CHRISTUS Health75
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,359
- Education91
- Non-Profit & Social Services53
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Insurance14
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs.
- Active CMA credential from AAMA or RMA credential from AMT
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Phlebotomy experience including venipuncture and capillary blood draws
- Knowledge of clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, and EKGs
- Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited medical assisting program
Tips for Your Certified Medical Assistant Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Your CMA credential from AAMA or RMA from AMT should appear near your name, not buried in a skills section. Hiring managers scan the top third of a resume first, and missing or hidden credentials can get your application filtered out before anyone reads further.
Target openings by clinical versus administrative weight
Job postings vary widely between roles that are mostly chair-side clinical work and those that are split with scheduling, billing, or referrals. Read the duties list carefully and apply to the ones that match your actual day-to-day experience so you can answer interview questions with specific examples.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified medical assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your specialty-specific procedures
If you have experience in dermatology, pediatrics, OB-GYN, or another specialty, call that out explicitly in your work history. Specialty practices often filter for candidates who already know the procedure vocabulary and patient flow common to that setting, so generic descriptions cost you those interviews.
Prepare a phlebotomy or EHR example for interviews
Interviewers at most clinical sites will ask you to walk through a procedure or describe how you handled a difficult draw or a documentation error. Have one clear, specific story ready for each core competency so you're not constructing an answer on the spot.
Follow up after your interview within two business days
Medical offices often move quickly from interview to offer, especially for full-time clinical roles. A short, specific follow-up email referencing something from the interview keeps your name in front of the hiring manager without waiting for them to reach back out first.
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified medical assistants?
The companies hiring the most certified medical assistants right now include Orlando Health, Ascension, and Medical University of South Carolina, with the largest share of openings in Texas, South Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Multi-site physician groups and urgent care chains tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many certified medical assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of certified medical assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since most duties require in-person patient contact. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are those with a heavier administrative component, such as prior authorization coordination, patient scheduling, or chronic care management support roles.
How do you become a certified medical assistant?
To become a certified medical assistant, complete an accredited medical assisting program at a community college or vocational school, which typically combines coursework in anatomy, clinical procedures, and medical office administration with a supervised externship. After finishing the program, sit for a credentialing exam such as the CMA through the AAMA or the RMA through AMT. Keeping your credential active requires continuing education units each recertification cycle.
How do you get hired as a certified medical assistant with little experience?
Your externship is your most valuable asset when you're starting out, so list the specific procedures you performed and the practice type where you completed it. Apply to urgent care clinics and high-volume primary care offices, which hire more frequently and are more open to new graduates than specialty practices. Earning a phlebotomy certification before applying also gives you a concrete clinical skill employers can verify immediately.
What does the certified medical assistant interview process look like?
Most certified medical assistant interviews start with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or office manager covering your credentials and availability. An in-person interview typically follows with the clinical supervisor or lead MA, focusing on your hands-on experience with procedures, EHR systems, and patient interactions. Some practices ask you to demonstrate a skill like a blood pressure reading or explain how you handle a difficult patient situation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your credentials, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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