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

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant/CMA will join the Heart & Vascular Specialist Clinic at Texas Health. This is a full-time position with day shifts, requiring strong teamwork, collaboration, and compassion. The clinic is fast-paced and focused on making healthcare accessible, integrated, and reliable.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred) or BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days 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)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Good computer skills using a medical management application.
Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant 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 EKGs.
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).