CMA - General Surgery: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide 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).

The CMA role focuses on patient communication and support within the clinic, ensuring patients understand procedures and how to access services. The CMA collaborates with clinicians to smooth workflow, assists with routine duties, and helps maintain a welcoming,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, CMA diploma from an accredited program, or community college CMA coursework; CMA exam hours may be completed with Hendrick Clinic covering the fee.
• Minimum one year of recent experience as a medical assistant in a medical facility; experience with EKG, vitals, venipuncture, capillary, and injections.

Responsibilities

• 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 a specific medical specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).
• The CMA collaborates with clinicians to ensure patient understanding of procedures and access to services.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Office protocols

Patient education

Interpersonal diplomacy

Patient communication

Task prioritization

Job description

Hendrick Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide 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).

The CMA role focuses on patient communication and support within the clinic, ensuring patients understand procedures and how to access services. The CMA collaborates with clinicians to smooth workflow, assists with routine duties, and helps maintain a welcoming,