Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Specialty Clinic - Austin, Texas

Details:

Location: Austin, TX

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)

Pay: $20–$22/hour (DOE)

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (520 hours)

Overview:

Specialty clinic seeking a Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced clinical team. This role combines hands-on patient care with a strong administrative component and requires someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and compassionate.

Responsibilities:

• Perform standard MA intake (vitals, height/weight, medication review)
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Assist providers during patient visits as needed
• Retrieve and review hospital outpatient reports
• Ensure surgical charges are entered accurately
• Manage schedule reconciliation
• Handle medication and procedure prior authorizations
• Conduct patient follow-up calls and communication

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of clinic or back-office experience
• Comfortable working within a colorectal/cancer specialty
• Strong understanding of both male and female anatomy
• Ability to manage sensitive patient populations with professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant certification (preferred, not required with strong experience)
• Experience with AthenaOne EMR
• Background in a specialty clinic setting

Work Environment:

• May float between multiple clinic locations as needed
• Start and end each day at a primary location
• Team includes physicians and advanced practice providers with dedicated MA support

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:

• Supportive, family-like culture
• Providers who are approachable and invested in training
• Strong team stability and low turnover

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassion and empathy for patients
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism when handling difficult or high-stress situations

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.