Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Family Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources • The Colony, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. This role is for a Certified Medical Assistant/CMA at the Family Care Clinic located at 7612 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056. The clinic offers opportunities for growth and development, a positive culture and team environment, and a meaningful mission and impact. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located 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. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire
• 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

• Medical Assistant experience
• Bilingual in English / Spanish
• ACLS or 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• $5,000 Sign-On for Eligible New Hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees