Certified Medical Assistant Float

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant Float supports patient care under the direction of a health care provider, promoting patient safety and well-being. The role performs preliminary physical assessments and general patient care according to established standards and clinical protocols. It is based at 8440 Walnut Hill Lane #800, Dallas, TX 75231, with travel to surrounding clinics as needed (listed as 25%). The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Internal Medicine department describes its work environment as friendly and highlights a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, along with growth and development opportunities. Texas Health Physicians Group also lists benefits and professional support, including 401(k), paid time off, medical and dental benefits, paid parental leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of Medical Assistant experience within the last three years.
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills, within 90 days.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS), maintained every two years.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and other patient information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
As needed, draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document patient care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate with patients by phone or mail about test results and plans of care as directed by the provider.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Keep patient examination rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or health care provider(s).
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or health care provider(s).