Certified Medical Assistant Float

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant Float for the Internal Medicine team in Dallas. This full-time role supports multiple clinics, with 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and a 25% travel expectation to surrounding clinics.

You will perform vital signs, collect specimens, administer medications, assist with exams, and document care under the provider, while maintaining patient safety and privacy. A CMA certification is required, along with BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• 1 year CMA experience within the last three years (Required).
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) within 90 days (Required).
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required).
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred).
• BLS - Basic Life Support maintained every 2 years (Required).

Responsibilities

• Under the provider's direction, deliver patient care focusing on safety and well-being.
• Measure vital signs (BP, weight, temp, pulse, resp) per protocol.
• Perform general patient care and greet/prepare patients for providers.
• Record vital signs and current medications in the medical record.
• Administer medications/vaccines as ordered by the provider.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis; perform routine EKGs.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and ensure completion; document care plans.
• Communicate test results and care plans with patients as directed.
• Sterilize instruments, keep exam rooms stocked, and maintain cleanliness.
• Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or providers.

Skills

Medical Assistant

CMA Certification

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant Float – Internal Med 18453

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

Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires

Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Lane #800, Dallas, TX 75231

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

Travel: 25% to surrounding clinics as needed

Internal Med Department highlights

• Friendly work environment
• Sign on Bonus
• Growth and development

Here’s What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Medical Assistant experience within the last three years. (Required)
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
• BLS - Basic Life Support maintained every 2 years (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.