CMA, Hendrick Clinic General Surgery

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to guide patients through available clinical services and support care teams.

The CMA will assist with clinical tasks, patient education, and maintaining efficient patient flow in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or CMA-related education.
• Medical assistant training or equivalent coursework.
• Eligibility to pursue CMA certification within required period.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients to help maximize use of services.
• Assist in clinical tasks and support patient flow in clinic.
• Maintain patient education and privacy standards.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Medical office protocols

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Professional image

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant diploma

CMA exam assistance

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