Lead Certified Medical Assistant – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Alliance, TX is seeking a Lead Certified Medical Assistant for the Women’s Care Clinic. This full-time, days role supports a busy OB/GYN practice, with 40 hours weekly and dayshift hours. The position requires CMA certification, 4 years of MA experience, and supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

ACLS/BCLS and clinical training are expected upon hire. The role involves guiding back-office workflow, managing supplies, patient care, vitals, vaccinations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Upon Hire (required).
• 4 Years Medical Assistant experience (required).
• 2 Years Medical Lead / Supervisory experience (strongly preferred).
• OB/GYN experience (strongly preferred).
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred).
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (required).
• NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire (preferred).
• Medication Aide certification may be required Upon Hire (preferred).
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required).
• Ability to accurately perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs and guides back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.
• Handles medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs and other information.
• Administers ordered medications via various routes.
• Administers vaccines as required.
• May be required to draw blood samples and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow-up.
• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment.
• Communicates test results and plan of care by phone or mail.
• Documents patient care plans, charts, tests and results in medical record.
• Escalates non-routine issues to Practice Manager or physician.
• Works with Provider to train new hires and others.
• May work front office and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Communication

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Team leadership

Education

CMA Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Lead Certified Medical Assistant – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

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Work location: 10840 Texas Health Trail, Suite 250, Alliance, TX 76244

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fridays, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Women’s Care Clinic Highlights

• Be a part of a clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and team in a rewarding, educational environment.
• Work alongside compassionate and dedicated professionals
• Be a part of a busy Women's Healthcare Clinic with 7 providers

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Upon Hire (required)
• 4 Years Medical Assistant experience (required)
• 2 Years Medical Lead / Supervisory experience (strongly preferred)
• OB/GYN experience (strongly preferred)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred)
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required)
• NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire (preferred)
• Medication Aide certification may be required Upon Hire (preferred)
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required)
• Ability to accurately perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated attitude of respect and compassion towards patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.

What You Will Do

• Directs and guides back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.
• Handles medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
• Administers ordered medications via oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• Administers vaccines via oral, topical, injection and/or nasal administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms clean and orderly.
• Communicates with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Formulates and documents patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.
• Escalates non-routine issues to the Practice Manager or physician.
• Works with the Healthcare Provider to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives.
• May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!