Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic– Full-Time, Days

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides general patient care in the Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic, following established standards and procedures and using the Certified Medical Assistant Process. The role supports providers with patient preparation, clinical procedures, documentation, testing, and follow-up, while helping maintain patient safety, privacy, and an orderly clinical environment. The position is based at 8230 Walnut Hill Lane, PB3, Suite 220, Dallas, Texas, with travel to surrounding clinics as needed. The work schedule is 40 hours weekly, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Travel is approximately 25%, with mileage reimbursement provided. The clinic is described as a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong teamwork and collaboration, compassionate care, and a supportive team of providers and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant Certification (CMA).
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program and demonstrated competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), maintained every two years and obtained within 90 days upon hire.
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by the assigned clinic.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Sound judgment and composure, with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Positive, caring attitude toward patients.
Good computer skills using a medical management application.
Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Cardiology experience.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Perform general patient care in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and related information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as needed.
Perform routine tests such as EKGs, as needed.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document patient care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate test results and care plans to patients by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Keep patient examination rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers.
Travel to surrounding clinics as needed.