Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Heart & Vascular Specialists – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Resources’ Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic in Dallas is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time day shift. You will support providers in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and travel to Rockwall up to 25% weekly as needed.

Requirements include CMA certification, High School Diploma, bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, and ability to perform EKGs. ACLS preferred; BCLS required. Join us and contribute to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA certification required.
• Prior CMA experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Able to perform EKGs and use medical software.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients using the CMA process.
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtains and records vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight, allergies, medications).
• Documents patient care plans, tests and exam results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicates test results and care plans to patients by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Escalates non-routine issues to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checks and quality controls are completed.
• Protects patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EKG skills

Computer skills

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

THPG Clinical Training (CT) completion within 90 days

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days

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

• Sign-On for Eligible New Hires**
• Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75231
• Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm & Friday, Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Travel: 25% to travel to Rockwall location 1-2 times/week as needed. (mileage reimbursement provided)

Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Highlights

• Be a part of our clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and Staff in a rewarding, educational environment
• If you thrive working in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and can handle multiple projects simultaneously, this is the place for you!
• Join our team members who have strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and support each other thru collaborative teamwork
• We pride ourselves in being compassionate and empathic to our patients and team

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
• Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred)
• Bilingual in English / Spanish (preferred)
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred) or
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required)
• Ability to perform EKGs
• Basic computer skills using medical management application systems
• Effectively communicate with staff and patients
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Demonstrates sound judgement in emergency situations
• Takes appropriate action in urgent circumstances
• Maintains a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

What You Will Do

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program 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.

Entity Highlights

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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!

Do you still have questions or concerns?

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