Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Care – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant/CMA in Women’s Care delivers comprehensive patient care by following established standards and procedures. This role involves greeting and preparing patients, obtaining and recording vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, and potentially drawing blood samples and performing routine tests like EKGs. The CMA is also responsible for scheduling diagnostic testing, documenting patient care plans and results, communicating with patients regarding test results, and maintaining a clean and stocked exam environment. The position requires effective communication, sound judgment in emergencies, and a customer-focused attitude, with potential for front office duties and other assignments from management or healthcare providers.

Requirements

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

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)