CMA – Southeast Medical Home, Arlington: Patient Care

JPS Health Network; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Southeast Medical Home in Arlington. The CMA provides medical assistance under supervision, handles patient data, and prepares exam spaces for procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, assisting with scheduling, collecting specimens, and administering medications. Required BLS and CMA/CCMA credentials, with advancement possible based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current JPS recognized BLS certification maintained throughout employment.
• National CMA or CCMA certification.
• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained during orientation and maintained in Behavioral Health.
• CMA I: 0–1.99 years of relevant experience.
• CMA II: 2–4.99 years of relevant experience.
• CMA III: 5–9.99 years of relevant experience.
• CMA IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care by completing screening questions, medications reviews, obtaining vital signs, and recording height, weight, and other patient data as required.
• Prepares exam space for scheduled procedures.
• Documents all care provided in the electronic medical record.
• Delivers care appropriate for the patient’s age and development.
• Ensures exam rooms, supply rooms and other areas of the clinic are clean and well stocked.
• Cleans equipment and maintains current safety inspection dates.
• Assists with scheduling appointments, completes electronic patient messages, medication refill requests and patient forms.
• Collects lab specimens as directed.
• Administers approved medications as directed.

Skills

BLS certification

CMA/CCMA credential

Crisis management training

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

JPS Health Network is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Southeast Medical Home in Arlington. The CMA provides medical assistance under supervision, handles patient data, and prepares exam spaces for procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, assisting with scheduling, collecting specimens, and administering medications. Required BLS and CMA/CCMA credentials, with advancement possible based on experience.