CMA, Hendrick Clinic Bone & Joint

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Abilene, TX to support patient care across clinical services. The CMA may be assigned to specific departments, such as orthopedics, and will help patients understand and navigate treatment options.

The role emphasizes appropriate patient education, room preparation, and routine procedures under supervision to ensure quality care and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or CMA training; CMA exam prep covered, first exam fees paid by Hendrick Clinic.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant or externship in a medical office.
• Certified Medical Assistant within 26 months of hire; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients to help them utilize clinical services.
• Assist in routine medical procedures and prepare exam rooms.
• Support specific department needs (e.g., orthopedics) as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical assisting

Patient education

Professionalism

Interpersonal communication

Diplomacy

Compassion

Education

High school diploma / CMA training

Tools

EKG

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 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