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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled CMA

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Work location: 1280 South Main Street – Suite 100 Grapevine, TX 76051

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday thru Friday, (7:30am – 5:00pm)

Department Highlights:

· Fast paced Office with great Learning Environment

· Family oriented team

· Career Advancement opportunities

Here's What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)

• One year of Medical Assistance experience (PREFERRED)

• Valid Certification as a Medical Assistant (REQUIRED)

• Bilingual - English/Spanish (PREFERRED)

• ACLS and BCLS upon hire (PREFERRED)

A Successful Certified Medical Assistant will:

· Have the ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed

· Be able to effectively communicate with both staff and patients and have thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations

· Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations, as well as take appropriate action in urgent circumstances

· Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients

· Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

· Have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What You Will Do

· Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.

· Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.

· Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.

· Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

· May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG.

· Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.

· Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

· Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

· Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.

· Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

· Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

· Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.

· 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.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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