Medical Assistant/ Patient Rep.

Methodist Health System Mansfield, TX, US

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

MON-FRIDAY

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Job Code: 9136

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description 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
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