Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Cardiovascular Services – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Hurst, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Cardiovascular Services team as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in a full-time, day shift role. This position is based in Bedford, TX, with travel required to surrounding clinics in Arlington & Alliance (Keller). Our clinic offers a rewarding and educational environment where you can strengthen your skills by working with experienced Providers and Staff. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a commitment to collaborative teamwork, compassion, and empathy towards patients and colleagues. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and can manage multiple projects, this is the ideal place for you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
Ability to perform EKGs
Proficient computer skills using medical management application systems
Effectively communicate with staff and patients
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations
Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients
Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred)
ACLS or BCLS (preferred)
NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)
EPIC experience encouraged

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
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.
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.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).