Certified Medical Assistant, TX Midwest Surgery Center

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 47.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Hendrick Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant who provides information to patients to help them fully utilize and benefit from our clinical services. You may be assigned to a specific medical specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

This role requires CMA education, CPR certification, and compassionate patient care while supporting clinicians and staff in a fast-paced clinic. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, patient education, and the ability to plan

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED or CMA-related training; CMA exam hours covered.
• Minimum one year of recent medical facility experience as CMA or externship.
• Must obtain CMA certification within 26 months of hire; CPR certification required.

Conhecimentos

EKG experience

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Injection administration

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution

Community college course in medical assisting

Descrição da vaga

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. May be assigned to specific medical specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. If not yet a CMA you will receive all hours required for the CMA exam. Hendrick Clinic will cover the fee for the first exam.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant within 26 months of hire
• Must possess a current CPR certification

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others