Methodist Health System·Richardson, Texas
The Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical procedures and provide healthcare services to patients under the direction of a physician or APP. They are also responsible for patient education and maintaining accurate documentation in patient health records.
Job Description: Job Code: 9136 FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE Job Family Clinical Job Category Category B Physical Demands Category II Revised 6/4/2026 Job Summary: The Medical Assistant/Patient Representative will be able to provide healthcare services to individuals as instructed by the Physician or APP. The Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical procedures, participate in patient education, enter appropriate documentation into patients’ health records, and perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of their certification. Inclement Weather Status Required to report Job Purpose To provide healthcare services to patients under the instruction of the Physician or APPs Job Requirements: Education: High School Diploma Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program Licenses and/or Certifications: National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional Medical Assistant experience in a practice, preferred 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 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025 Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
Candidates must have a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. A National/Registered Medical Assistant certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
Market context
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