Hospital medical assistant Jobs in McAllen, TX

Salary : $37,650.00 Annually

Location : Edinburg, TX

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : 2026-03255

Department : Hidalgo County - Sheriff

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2026

Closing Date : Continuous

Status : : External Advertisement

Open Positions : : 1

Advertisement details and / or special instructions : : Please submit resume with application.

Grade : : 07

Work Hours : : Must be able to work hours, which do not coincide with Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm workday.

General Description

Performs entry-level medical assistant work; will perform selected clinical duties under the delegation of physician or RN; will perform administrative and basic patient care.

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below.

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Examples of Work Performed

Collects, reports, and documents data during patient intake

Collects, performs, documents specimen collection, including but not limited to; blood, urine, stool, tissue, etc.

Performs clinical duties as assigned including, but not limited to, preparing patients for exams, treatments, etc.

Administers medications to patients

Distributes standardized patient education materials and diagnostic referral forms

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment

Follows established departmental policies and procedures

Performs clerical duties such as appointment setting answering and directing telephone calls, taking messages, maintaining medical records, filing patient charts

Maintains inventory management of medical and office supplies

Performs related work as assigned

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)

Certificate from a Medical Assistant Program and must have current CPR Certification

One (1) year of Medical assistant related experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses and Registration :

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of operational medical equipment

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems

Excellent written and verbal communication

Able to work with medically related computer programs

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and the public

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