Certified Medical Assistant Cardio Cardiac Surgery

AscensionAscensionAustin, Texas, United States
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9/4/2026

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Full time

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

The role involves managing clinical flow by preparing exam rooms and prioritizing patient transitions to ensure a seamless experience. Additionally, the assistant will capture patient vitals and transcribe diagnoses and orders into the electronic health record.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a BLS certification and a recognized Medical Assistant credential from organizations like NHA, AMCA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMT. A high school diploma or one year of relevant experience is required for this position.

Key skills

Clinical flow managementVital signs measurementPatient interviewingClinical documentationTranscriptionSupply managementPatient careBLS certificationMedical assisting

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Education requirements

high schoolprofessional certificate

About Ascension

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

66,808

Type

Nonprofit

Size

10,001+ employees

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.

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HealthcareAdministrative

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Medical Park Tower Department: Cardio Cardiac Surgery Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift l Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM #NextGenHealthcare How you'll make an impact in this role Lead the clinical flow by preparing exam rooms and prioritizing patient transitions to ensure a seamless, stress-free experience for both the provider and the patient. Capture the patient’s story by accurately measuring vital signs and interviewing patients to ensure the care team has a clear, real-time clinical picture before every consultation. Master clinical documentation by transcribing diagnoses, orders, and follow-up instructions into the patient record, ensuring the accuracy of the care journey from start to finish. Optimize the care environment by managing essential supplies and materials, ensuring the team is always equipped to provide uninterrupted patient care." What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. One or more of the following required: Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Medical Certification (AMCA) also accepted. Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Medical Certification (AMCA) also accepted. Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Medical Certification (AMCA) also accepted. Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Medical Certification (AMCA) also accepted. Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Medical Certification (AMCA) also accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. What additional requirements you'll need Travel Required: Round Rock - as needed Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

  • Clinical flow management
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Patient interviewing
  • Clinical documentation
  • Transcription
  • Supply management
  • Patient care
  • BLS certification
  • Medical assisting

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employer match plans
  • Long-term disability
  • Short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

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