Certified Medical Assistant - Family Care, Full-time Days

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Certified Medical Assistant in a dynamic family care setting. This role emphasizes patient safety and well-being, requiring you to perform vital tests, administer medications, and maintain accurate records. With a strong focus on teamwork, you will thrive in a supportive environment that offers numerous growth opportunities. Enjoy a range of benefits including 401k, PTO, and tuition reimbursement, all while contributing to high-quality patient care. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• CMA and ACLS/BCLS certifications are required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care and measure vital signs.
• Administer medications and maintain patient records.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Administration

Blood Sample Collection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EKG Machine

Medical Software

Job description

**Certified Medical Assistant – Family Care**

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

****** **Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires****

**Work location:** 3140 Horizon Road – Suite 101, Rockwall, Texas 75032

**Work hours:** Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

**Family Care Department highlights:**

· Fast Paced

· Friendly Environment

· Detailed Oriented

**Here’s What You Need**

**Education**

· H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

**Experience**

· 6 months of Medical Assistant experience (Strongly Preferred)

**Licenses and Certifications**

· CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required) And

· ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Or

· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

**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 (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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