Certified Medical Assistant Lead - Full Time - Days

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Texas Digestive Specialist, Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant Lead to supervise back-office workflow and support patient care, including vitals, injections, and specimen handling.

The role requires 4 years CMA experience, HS diploma, and CMA certification on hire, with ACLS/BLS preferred or required as noted. Full-time position with strong growth opportunities in a collaborative clinic setting.

Qualifications

• 4 Years Medical Assistant Experience REQUIRED
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) program within 90 days
• ACLS - preferred or
• BLS - required, 90 days
• Other training may be required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Directs and guides back office staff in monitoring workflow.
• Handles medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
• Performs general patient care by following standards and procedures.
• Greet and prep patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs and patient information.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered.
• Schedule diagnostic testing and follow up.

Skills

EKGs

Blood draw

Injections

Communication

Medical terminology

Emergency response

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Medical management software

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant Lead

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Certified Medical Assistant

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Work location

Texas Digestive Specialist, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue Fort Worth TX 76104

Work hours

Full Time, 40 hours weekly; Monday - Thursday (8:00 am-5:00 pm) and Fridays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Clinic Highlights

• No Weekends
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Cross Training for Career Development and Growth

Here’s What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED

Experience

• 4 Years Medical Assistant Experience REQUIRED And
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry

Licenses and Certifications

• Other CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Upon Hire REQUIRED
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire preferred or
• BLS - Basic life support BLS maintained every 2 years 90 Days REQUIRED and
• Other NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire preferred
• Other Medication Aide certification may be required Upon Hire preferred

Skills

• Ability to accurately perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated attitude of respect and compassion towards patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.

What You Will Do

• Directs and guides back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.
• Handles medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
• Administers ordered medications via oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• Administers vaccines via oral, topical, injection and/or nasal administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms clean and orderly.
• Communicates with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Formulates and documents patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.
• Escalates non-routine issues to the Practice Manager or physician.
• Works with the Healthcare Provider to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives.
• 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.

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. Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

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