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

#REF!•Flower Mound, TX

1d•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, greeting and preparing patients for the health care provider. The CMA will obtain and record vital signs, may be required to draw and collect blood samples, perform routine tests such as EKG, and document patient plans of care. This position also involves preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, and keeping patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. The CMA may also assist in the front office as needed and perform other duties as assigned. 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 fosters an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship
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 (preferred)
ACLS or BCLS (preferred)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections

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.
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.
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).
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).