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

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic, a part of Texas Health Physicians Group. The role is full-time, working 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The CMA will be responsible for delivering patient care, performing general patient care duties, preparing patients for providers, obtaining vital signs, administering medications, drawing blood, performing EKGs, scheduling diagnostic tests, documenting patient care, and maintaining instruments and equipment. The position requires travel to surrounding clinics up to 75% of the time, with mileage reimbursement provided. The clinic environment is described as having strong teamwork, collaboration, and a fast-paced, high-volume call center aspect, emphasizing compassion and empathy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (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

Recent Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred)
Cardiac experience (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.
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).