Certified Medical Assistant Float

Texas Health Resources • Dallas, TX

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant Float – North Zone Float Pool Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires Work location: W. Parker Rd., Suite 406, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Travel: 100%25 to surrounding clinics as needed Required travel between Lewisville, Irving, Plano, Carrollton, The Colony and Wylie North Zone Float Pool Department highlights: · Ongoing leadership development by practice managers to prepare staff for higher responsibility. · Cross Training across multiple practices · KPI Bonuses Here’s What You Need Education · H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Experience · 1 year Medical Assistant experience within the last three years. (Required) Licenses and Certifications · CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required) And · ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Or · BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) And What You Will Do Under the direction of the health care provider, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well being of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. · Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures. · Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider. · Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. · Administer 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's. · Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing. · Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. · Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider. · Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly. · Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s). · Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. · Provide 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). Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physicians Group Certified Medical Assistant · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. · 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. · Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected].

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience within the last three years. (Required)
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Nice To Haves

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administer 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's.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide 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).

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• 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.

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