CMA, Hendrick Clinic South Podiatry

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians by informing patients about services and preparing them for visits. CMA may be assigned to a specific specialty department such as orthopedics.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED or CMA training, at least one year of experience, and current CPR. The role involves basic clinical tasks, patient education, and maintaining professional patient interactions.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED or CMA training; CMA exam covered by Hendrick Clinic.
• Minimum one year of recent medical facility experience as a medical assistant; EKG and vital signs experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide information to patients to help them utilize clinical services.
• Assist in basic medical procedures and practice in assigned department as needed.
• Maintain patient comfort, safety and professional communication throughout visits.

Kenntnisse

Healthcare knowledge

Medical office protocols

Patient education

Compassionate care

Interpersonal diplomacy

Task prioritization

Professional image

Communication with families

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

CMA training or diploma

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

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