Certified Medical Assistant/CMA - Orthopedic Specialists Clinic - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic Orthopedic Specialists Clinic. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive while delivering exceptional patient care. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining medical records. The clinic values teamwork and offers numerous benefits, including a robust 401k plan, medical and dental coverage, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Ability to perform EKGs and draw blood.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
• Obtains and records vital signs and medical history.
• Administers medications and prepares specimens for lab analysis.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Patient Care

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA Certification

Tools

Medical Management Application Systems

Job description

**Certified Medical Assistant/CMA –** **Orthopedic Specialists** **Clinic – Full-Time, Days** **_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_** ****Sign-On for Eligible New Hires**** **Work location:** 6301 Harris Parkway, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76132 **Work hours:** Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm & Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm **Orthopedic Specialists Clinic Highlights:**

+ Family Environment

+ Promotional Opportunities

+ Room for Growth

**Here’s What You Need**

+ **High School Diploma or equivalent (required)**

+ **CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (required)**

+ **1 year Medical Assistant experience (preferred)**

+ **Bilingual in English / Spanish (strongly preferred)**

+ **Previous Orthopedic experience (preferred)**

+ NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)

+ Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections

+ 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

+ Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations

+ Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances

+ Maintain 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.

+ Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.

+ 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.

+ Administers 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.

+ Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.

+ 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.

+ Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.

+ 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.

+ 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 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.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) 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!** **_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail] . \#LI-CT1

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