Certified Medical Assistant – Surgical Specialists – Full-Time, Days

#REF! • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant – Surgical Specialists – Full-Time, Days

Certified Medical Assistant Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Sign-On for Eligible New Hires Work location: 8230 Walnut HIll Lane POB III- Suite 320 Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly; Monday - Friday (8am-5pm} Family Care Department Highlights: Positive people-centered environment Patient-focused setting where compassion and professionalism is valued Job Stability Team -oriented culture

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
• 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

• 1-year CMA experience in office setting (PREFERRED)
• Will consider a new CMA that has completed Externship in a Clinic/Hospital (PREFERRED)
• Trauma experience with Wound Care and Surgery Scheduling (STRONGLY PREFERRED)
• ACLS or BCLS (preferred)
• Bilingual - English/Spanish (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.
• Administers 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.
• 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.
• 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 Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician. provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provides 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 Repayment Program 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