Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Family Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Family Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together $5,000 Sign-On for Eligible New Hires Work location: 6130 West Parker Road, MOB I, 4th Floor, Suite 406, Plano TX 75093 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Family Care Clinic Highlights: Personal fulfillment (challenging, yet fulfilling work) Growth Opportunities/Potential Career Advancement Opportunity to contribute to patient care Predictable Hours (Creating a great work-life balance) Bonus Potential

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (required)
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections
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 (strongly preferred)
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred)

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).