Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Digestive Specialists – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant/CMA will deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process and performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures. This role involves greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, obtaining and recording vital signs, documenting patient plans of care, and communicating test results. The CMA will also be responsible for preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly. This position may also involve front office duties and other tasks as assigned by management or healthcare providers. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
Basic 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 (PREFERRED)
Will consider a new CMA that has completed an Externship
ACLS or BCLS (PREFERRED)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process and performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider and 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.
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.
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required and 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).