Certified Medical Assistant – Surgical Specialist - Fulltime, Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a fast-paced, high-volume clinic in Willow Park, TX. You will perform EKGs, draw blood, administer injections, and support clinicians.

The position is full-time (40 hours weekly, Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm). Requires CMA certification, high school diploma, and THPG Clinical Training completion within 90 days; externship considered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CMA certification required.
• One year CMA experience preferred.
• Complete THPG Clinical Training within 90 days of entry.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Externship completion considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Record vital signs and patient information including allergies and medications.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered (oral, injectable, topical, etc.).
• Draw and collect blood samples; perform routine tests such as EKG.
• Schedule diagnostic testing and follow up on results.
• Document care plans and test results in the medical record.
• Communicate test results and care plans with patients as directed.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment and dispose of contaminated items.
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked; escalate non-routine issues.
• Ensure safety checks and patient privacy rights.
• May work front office as needed.

Skills

EKG

Blood draws

Injections

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA certification

Job description

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

Sign-On for Eligible New Hires

Work location:

101 Crown Pointe Blvd - Suite 360 Willow Park, TX 76087

Work hours:

Full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday thru Friday, (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Department Highlights:

• Opportunity to develop Specialized Clinical
• Promotional Opportunities
• Supportive Surgical Patient Care

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQ)
• One year of CMA experience (PREF)
• Valid Certification as a Medical Assistant (REQ)
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills - within 90 days of job entry (REQ)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Exceptional Quarterly - 90 days upon hire (REQ)
• Willing to consider a New CMA that has completed an Externship

A Successful Certified Medical Assistant will:

• Have the ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed
• Be able to effectively communicate with both staff and patients and have thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations, as well as take appropriate action in urgent circumstances
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• Have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What You Will Do

• 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.

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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