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Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Health · Employer

Family Medicine El Paso, TX Full-time Clinic
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Providence Medical Partners — part of the El Paso Physician Network — is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support primary and specialty care delivery across its El Paso, TX clinic network. This non-exempt, direct-patient-care role works under physician direction in a medical office setting, covering the full scope of clinical MA duties from rooming and vitals through injections, lab testing, and procedure assistance. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that competes with hospital-system employment.

Perks and Benefits

  • $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Continuing education and career development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance

Practice Highlights

  • Multi-site physician network offering both primary and specialty care services across El Paso
  • Direct patient care role: rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, recording medication lists, assessing visual acuity, and documenting chief complaint
  • Administers oral medications; performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
  • Performs venipuncture and both CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing
  • Prepares equipment and provides hands-on assistance to physicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Manages pre-certification coordination with insurance carriers for ordered surgeries and diagnostic tests
  • Handles referral processing, specialist consultation scheduling, and patient checkout support
  • Supports front-desk operations including phone triage, appointment scheduling, and call routing
  • Maintains instrument sterilization, exam room stocking, and medical supply inventory in accordance with practice protocols
  • Occasional local travel to support other clinic sites within the network

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, OR three (3) years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a diploma or current MA certification — one of these pathways is required
  • Preferred: accredited MA diploma plus at least one year of relevant clinical experience
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program is preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally between clinic sites as needed

About the Community

El Paso sits at the far western tip of Texas on the Rio Grande, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to the south — a genuinely bicultural metropolitan area of nearly 900,000 residents. The city offers a low cost of living relative to most major Texas metros, abundant sunshine, and easy access to the Franklin Mountains State Park, White Sands National Park, and the broader Chihuahuan Desert landscape. Strong public and private school options, a vibrant food and arts scene rooted in border culture, and a tight-knit healthcare community make El Paso a compelling destination for clinicians who want urban amenities without urban cost.