Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex Spending

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for the Family Care 18142 practice in Denton, TX. The role involves direct patient care, vital sign collection, vaccine administration, specimen collection, and coordination of diagnostic testing under supervision.

Requires a CMA certification, high school diploma or equivalent, and THPG training/completion within 90 days. Sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires; usual benefits apply.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) with competency within 90 days is required.
• CMA certification (Required); ACLS or BCLS certifications (Required/Preferred as noted).

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under the supervision of a health care provider.
• Preliminarily measure vital signs and document results.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Administer medications and/or vaccines as ordered.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analyses as needed.
• Schedule diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion.
• Document care plans and test results in the medical record.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

1 year Medical Assistant experience

Tools

CMA Certification

Job description

26009462

Certified Medical Assistant – Family Care 18142

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

• $5K Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires**

Work location: 2721 Panhandle St. Suite 200 Denton, Tx 76201

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am – 5:00pm; Friday 7:30am – 1:00pm

Family Care 18142 Department Highlights

• Fun & friendly work environment
• Supportive Clinic that promotes teamwork
• Busy Internal Medicine practice that has been caring for the community for over 40 years

Here’s What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (Preferred) and
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required) And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Or
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days (Required)

What You Will Do

Under the direction of the health care provider, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well being of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG's.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physicians Group Certified Medical Assistant

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail].