Medical Assistant

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Back Office Medical Assistant Job Description This role is ideal for an experienced Back Office Medical Assistant who thrives in a high-volume outpatient clinic and is comfortable supporting a busy colorectal specialty practice. You will work closely with a physician or nurse practitioner, focusing exclusively on back office functions and providing both clinical and some administrative support. This is an urgent contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential for professionals seeking stability, growth, and the chance to build a lasting career in a specialty care environment.

• Provided back-office clinical support in a high-volume colorectal specialty clinic, assisting providers with patient care, examinations, and daily workflow.
• Performed patient intake duties including obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, maintaining records in Athena EMR, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Supported clinic operations through appointment scheduling, insurance verification, patient communication, and maintaining compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.

• 1–2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a high-volume outpatient clinic setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Verified high school diploma or GED (must be obtained and verified before submission).
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong experience with electronic health records, with Athena EMR experience required.

This position is based in a high-volume outpatient colorectal specialty clinic that values stability, professionalism, and a positive team culture. The role is strictly back office, with no front office duties, and involves close collaboration with a physician or nurse practitioner. You will work primarily with the Athena electronic medical record system and standard clinical equipment used in specialty outpatient care.

The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with limited but possible overtime based on clinic needs. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, offering long-term growth opportunities for individuals who bring a positive attitude, reliability, and a strong commitment to patient care.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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