Job Description

Posting number: 2026-03396

Department: Hidalgo County - Sheriff

Job classification: Certified Medical Assistant - Grade 07

Posting type: Open

Categories: Medical

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. ** Please upload each document separately**

1. ** Please upload/attach a copy of the following:

- Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.

2. ** Please download the link below. Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application:

- Authority To Release Information Form

3. ** Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Examples of duties

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

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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