Medical Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX
Medical assistants in Austin earn a median of about $22.03 an hour, roughly $3 above the Texas median, and the busiest hiring runs through community health centers and physician groups from Montopolis to Round Rock. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and which certifications Austin employers want.
Current medical assistant Openings in Austin, TX
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Medical Assistant Work in Austin
Austin's medical assistant jobs sit mostly in outpatient clinics rather than hospitals. Travis County's safety-net network, CommUnityCare, staffs MAs at clinics on Braker Lane, Montopolis Drive, East 41st Street and North I-35, while Lone Star Circle of Care covers Northwest Austin's Research Boulevard and the Williamson County towns of Round Rock and Taylor. Large physician groups such as Austin Regional Clinic and the St. David's-owned Austin Diagnostic Clinic add steady demand, and specialty practices in cancer care, urology and women's health hire certified MAs in Midtown and around the 32nd Street medical corridor.
What sets Austin apart is how much its employers lean on certification. Several local postings require a national credential at hire or within 60 days to a year, and Central Health runs its own paid apprenticeship with Austin Community College that trains new MAs and hires them full time. Certification is the clearest route to the better-paying jobs.
Top Austin Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Austin-area employers have posted medical assistant roles on their own career sites:
- CommUnityCare Health Centers - Travis County's safety-net clinic network hires full-time MAs at clinics including North Central on Braker Lane, Southeast Health & Wellness on Montopolis Drive and Hancock on East 41st Street.
- Lone Star Circle of Care - the community health center network hires family and pediatric MAs in Round Rock, Taylor and at its Research Boulevard clinic in Austin.
- Austin Diagnostic Clinic - the St. David's HealthCare multispecialty group hires pediatric medical assistants at ADC North and asks uncertified hires to certify within a year.
- People's Community Clinic - the nonprofit clinic hires certified MAs for adult, pediatric and women's health, and has posted $22 to $25.25 an hour for its women's health role.
- Austin Regional Clinic - the physician-owned multispecialty group recruits medical assistants and allergy MAs through its Nursing & MA careers channel.
- Texas Oncology - the practice's Texas Urology Specialists office in Midtown Austin hires senior certified medical assistants and requires the CMA credential.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Austin
- Entry level: about $17.50 to $19 per hour for new and uncertified MAs.
- Experienced: roughly $19 to $23 per hour for certified MAs in primary care and pediatrics.
- Senior: $23 to $26 or more per hour for senior and specialty MAs.
These are estimates based on 2025 federal wage data for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro and current local postings. A national certification and specialty clinic experience move pay up, and community clinics such as People's Community Clinic have posted rates of $22 an hour and up for certified MAs.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Austin
Texas does not license medical assistants. Under the Texas Occupations Code, physicians may delegate tasks to a qualified and properly trained person working under their supervision, so employers set the bar, and many Austin employers require or strongly prefer a national certification: the CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association, the RMA from American Medical Technologists or the CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants. Austin Community College's Medical Assistant program, taught online and in person at the Highland Campus with a clinical practicum, runs 720 hours over 6 to 12 months and prepares you for the RMA exam. Central Health's MA Apprenticeship with ACC is a 15-week, tuition-free route that hires apprentices full time, with application periods that open periodically. Southern Careers Institute also offers medical assistant training at its Austin campus on West Ben White Boulevard.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants keep a clinic's patient flow moving. On a typical day an MA rooms patients, takes vital signs and health histories, updates the electronic health record, gives injections and immunizations as directed, collects lab specimens, sets up for procedures and cleans exam rooms between visits. Many also handle refill requests and patient callbacks.
Skills Employers Look For
- A current CCMA, RMA or CMA certification, or the ability to earn one quickly
- BLS or CPR certification
- Accurate vital signs, injections and specimen collection
- Electronic health record charting
- Calm, clear communication with patients
- Speed and organization in a full clinic schedule
Career Path and Advancement
Austin MAs often move from primary care into specialty clinics, where pay tends to be higher, then into lead MA, care coordinator or clinic supervisor roles; CommUnityCare already posts MA care coordinator positions. Others use the job as a step into nursing through ACC's Vocational Nursing program at the Eastview Campus or its ADN tracks.
Related Careers in Austin
If medical assisting interests you, these related Austin roles are close matches:
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
- Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs
- Registered Nurse Jobs
- Healthcare Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do medical assistants need a license in Texas?
No. Texas has no state license for medical assistants; physicians delegate tasks to trained staff under their supervision. Many Austin employers still require a national certification such as the CCMA, RMA or CMA, either at hire or within 60 days to a year.
How much do medical assistants make in Austin?
Federal 2025 wage data puts the Austin-area median at about $22.03 an hour, compared with about $19 statewide. Most Austin MAs earn between about $18 and $26 an hour, depending on certification and specialty.
How long does it take to become a medical assistant in Austin?
Austin Community College's Medical Assistant program takes 6 to 12 months. Central Health's MA Apprenticeship runs 15 weeks when applications are open, and some employers will hire you uncertified and give you up to a year to pass a certification exam.
Which medical assistant certification do Austin employers want?
Most Austin postings accept any of the major national credentials: CCMA, RMA or CMA. Some specialty practices, such as Texas Oncology's urology office, ask for the CMA specifically, so check the posting before you choose an exam.
What is the Central Health MA Apprenticeship?
It is a 15-week program run by Central Health with Austin Community College that covers tuition and the certification exam. Apprentices are hired full time with benefits, and applications open periodically on Central Health's careers page.
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