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

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant process. This role performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures, greets and prepares patients for the healthcare provider, and obtains and records vital signs. The CMA will communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care, escalate non-routine issues, and ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. This position may perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s). Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

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)
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
Demonstrates sound judgement in emergency situations
Takes appropriate action in urgent circumstances
Maintains 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

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.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
May perform other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).