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

Texas Health Resources • Bedford, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Cardiovascular Services – Full-Time, Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
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Work location: 1400 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100, Bedford, TX 76022
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Travel: 50%25 to surrounding clinics in Arlington & Alliance (Keller) as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)
Cardiovascular Services Department Highlights:
Closed on all U.S. Holidays; No On-Call
Be a part of our clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and Staff in a rewarding, educational environment
If you thrive working in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and can handle multiple projects simultaneously, this is the place for you!
Join our team members who have strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and support each other thru collaborative teamwork
We pride ourselves in being compassionate and empathic to our patients and team

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
• 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
• 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

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).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED