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

#REF!•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process. This role performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures, greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider. The CMA will obtain and record vital signs, administer ordered medications and/or vaccines, and may be required to draw and collect blood samples and perform routine tests such as EKG. The position involves scheduling patients for diagnostic testing, documenting patient plans of care, and communicating with patients regarding test results. Responsibilities also include preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, and keeping patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. The CMA will escalate non-routine issues and ensure safety checklists are completed. This role may also involve front office duties and other tasks as assigned. Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) includes over 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants dedicated to quality, patient-safe care across more than 240 offices in the DFW Metroplex. THPG fosters an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Good computer skills using a medical management application.
Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant experience
Cardiac experience
Bilingual in English / Spanish
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire or BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire
NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire
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.
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).