CMA - Correctional Health - Days

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare system in North Texas, JPS Health Network, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Correctional Health department. The role includes patient care responsibilities, ensuring documentation accuracy, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must hold current BLS certification and have a national CMA or CCMA certification. This is an entry-level position suitable for individuals passionate about healthcare.

Qualifications

• 0-1.99 years of relevant experience.
• Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or CCMA.
• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care by obtaining vital signs and recording relevant data.
• Prepare exam space for scheduled procedures.
• Document all care provided in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Documentation

Vital signs assessment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

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Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
  
  

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

CMA - Correctional Health - Days

Requisition Number

41134

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked

TBA

Location:

Correctional Health

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant I provides medical assistance under the supervision of the physician, physician's assistant, or nursing staff.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Assists with patient care by completing screening questions, medication reviews, obtaining vital signs, and recording height, weight, and other patient data as required.
• Prepares exam space for scheduled procedures.
• Documents all care provided in the electronic medical record.
• Delivers care appropriate for the patient’s age and development.
• Ensures exam rooms, supply rooms and other areas of the clinic are clean and well stocked.
• Cleans equipment according to instructions for use and ensures equipment has current safety inspection dates.
• Assists with scheduling appointments, completes electronic patient messages, medication refill requests and patient forms.
• Collects lab specimens as directed.
• Administers approved medications as directed.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in department orientation and maintained throughout employment when working within the Behavioral Health Department.
• Certified Medical Assistant I: 0 -1.99 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in department orientation and maintained throughout employment when working within the Behavioral Health setting.
  
  

Location Address:

100 N. Lamar Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76102

United States

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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