Medical Assistant

ABOUT LAREDO PHYSICIANS GROUP Laredo Physicians Group (LPG) providers take pride in delivering high-quality care for our community. Our offices offer primary care and various specialty services. LPG is committed to providing superior quality healthcare services while demonstrating professionalism and service excellence to ensure a great patient experience. Our physicians are well experienced, and with diverse backgrounds, they share a passion for serving the healthcare needs of families. LPG is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo, whose care network encompasses two freestanding emergency rooms, and an outpatient clinic with ancillary and surgical services. Website: www.laredophysiciansgroup.com The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in coverage of the front desk as required. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary. Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary. Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists. Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary. Other Duties as assigned. Benefit and Rewards Highlights Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights