CMA, Hendrick Clinic Medical Specialties

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

Job summary

Hendrick Clinic Medical Specialties in Abilene, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time day-shift role. You will assist clinicians, relay information to patients, and support a specific specialty department as needed.

The position requires a CMA credential or readiness to enroll, plus CPR certification and at least one year of experience in a medical facility. Training and CMA exam hours are provided by Hendrick Clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, CMA exam prep hours covered if not yet CMA.
• At least one year of recent experience in a medical facility as CMA; EKG, vital signs, venipuncture experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients to help them utilize clinical services.
• May be assigned to a specific medical specialty department.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Medical office procedures

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma / CMA exam prep

Job description

CMA, Hendrick Clinic Medical Specialties

Hendrick Clinic Medical Specialties

Full Time

Day Shift

M- F 8-5

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

• 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