Certified Medical Assistant / CMA Gastroenterology
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Texas post a median of $22.50 an hour, the middle half $21.76–$24, across 102 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Texas earn a median of $19 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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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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