The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians by performing routine procedures, taking vital signs, and documenting patient information. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical areas, managing medical supplies, and ensuring compliance with infection control and safety regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited medical assistant program and hold a current National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification. Two or more years of professional clinical experience is preferred.
Your Job: In 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 assistants
National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification upon hire. 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 Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025
