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Certified Medical Assistant / CMA Gastroenterology

Ardent Health logoArdent HealthAthens, TXFull timePosted 1w ago
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About the job

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Gastroenterology Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team

  • UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) provide s superior patient care and perform s both clinical and administrative tasks that support patient s in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by the physician and /or advanced practice provider .

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Graduate of an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
  • Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
  • Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Associate’s degree.
  • Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.

From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Ardent Health

Ardent Health runs hospitals and clinics in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, New Jersey and Idaho, from Nashville, Tennessee.

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