UnitedHealth Group logo
UnitedHealth Group
Glen Flora, Texas

MA I/II/III Family Medicine: Kelsey-Seybold Clinic- Towne Lake Clinic

Medical AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care.

As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Medical Assistant at varying levels (I, II, III). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Primary Responsibilities

Medical Assistant I

  • Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision
  • Ensure patient safety and comfort in accordance with legal and professional standards
  • Perform delegated tasks as directed by a physician or RN

Medical Assistant II

  • Includes all duties of MA I
  • Administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks
  • Requires additional experience and/or certification

Medical Assistant III

  • Includes all duties of MA I and II
  • Perform high-level clinical procedures
  • Serve as a resource for less experienced staff

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

  • No experience required with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant or 1+ year of directly related experience as a medical assistant with no Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • Basic medical/nursing terminology
  • Computer proficiency
  • Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

For MA II

  • Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
  • 5+ years of directly related experience

For MA III

  • Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
  • 8+ years of directly related experience
  • Experience in Ambulatory Care

EPIC and Windows-based Computer Systems Experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides supportive patient care functions under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, including performing clinical tasks and procedures. Responsibilities increase with the level of the role, ranging from basic patient comfort to serving as a resource for less experienced staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. A BLS certification is required, along with either relevant experience or professional certification as a Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical terminologyInjectables administrationWindows-based systems

Family Medicine Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,417 active listings.

In Texas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$176k (128 salary observations; 877 listings), vs ~$157k nationally (3,156 salary observations; 15,472 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$50k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Medical Assistant Jobs

4 matches · ranked by pay
#1

OBGYN CMA 1

Advocate Health · Macon, Georgia

$22.9-$34.35/hr
#2

OBGYN CMA 2

Advocate Health · Macon, Georgia

$22.9-$34.35/hr
#3

CMA/RMA Atrium Health One Health Reese Family Medicine FT

$21.85-$32.8/hr
#4

CMA - Family Medicine (Days)

$21/hr
+ 2 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Medical Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 54 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

UnitedHealth Group logo

About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution