CMA, Hendrick Clinic Bone and Joint

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patients and clinicians in delivering high-quality care. You may be assigned to departments such as orthopedics and other specialties, providing information to patients to optimize their use of clinical services.

Minimum education includes a CMA-eligible pathway or accredited medical assisting program; Hendrick Clinic covers CMA exam fees if not yet certified, and candidates should have EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, and patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or CMA-related education.
• Medical assistant diploma from an accredited program.
• Employer funds CMA exam fee if not yet CMA certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients to help them fully use clinical services.
• Assist in a specific medical specialty department as needed.

Skills

EKG exposure

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Patient education

Diplomacy in interactions

Compassionate care

Procedural knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma from accredited program

CMA exam eligibility (Hendrick covers first exam fee)

Job description

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