CMA, Hendrick Clinic South Podiatry

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

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical teams by providing information to patients and assisting in care delivery. The CMA may be assigned to specific medical specialty departments (e.g., orthopedics).

Candidate must have CMA credential, CPR certification, and prior experience in a medical setting. High school/GED plus CMA training is acceptable; Hendrick Clinic covers CMA exam fees and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in interpersonal interactions with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinical services.
• May be assigned to a specific medical specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Medical office procedures

Patient education

Interpersonal diplomacy

Attention to patient care

Task prioritization

Education

HS diploma or GED or CMA training

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