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

#REF!•Flower Mound, TX

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Heart & Vascular Specialist 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: 1000 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm & Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm. Travel: 25% to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided). Heart & Vascular Specialist Department Highlights: Strong teamwork and collaboration, Fast-paced, high volume inbound/outbound calls, Compassion and empathy to our patients and the team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship
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 (preferred)
ACLS or BCLS (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.
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.
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).
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).