CMA, Hendrick Clinic Bone and Joint

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist clinicians and support patient care in the clinic. The CMA will provide information to patients to help them utilize and benefit from services, and may be assigned to a specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Candidates should have a high school diploma or CMA training, at least one year of related experience, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to a medical practice.
• Ability to convey information effectively to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients to help them utilize clinical services.
• May be assigned to a specific medical specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Medical office protocols

Patient education

Interpersonal diplomacy

Procedural knowledge

Task prioritization

Professional image

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or CMA training

Community college course in medical assisting

Job description

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

• 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 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