Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time - Days

Texas Health•Arlington, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Digestive Specialists is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a fast-paced, high-volume clinic. This full-time position is based at 1001 North Waldrop, Arlington, Texas, and works 40 hours per week: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The clinic does not require weekend work and offers a collaborative work environment, cross-training, and opportunities for career development and growth. The Certified Medical Assistant delivers patient care using the Certified Medical Assistant Process. The primary functions include patient checkout, surgery scheduling, and postoperative calls. The role also includes communicating test results and the plan of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by a physician, protecting patient safety and privacy, and assisting in the front office as needed. Other duties may be assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or healthcare providers. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working across more than 240 offices throughout the DFW Metroplex. The organization describes its culture as inclusive, supportive, people-first, and excellence-driven.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid certification as a Medical Assistant.
Successfully complete the THPG Clinical Training educational program and demonstrate competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification, with an exception allowing completion within 90 days upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant is highly preferred.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire is preferred.
NCT (Non-certified Radiologic Technician) training may be required upon hire and is preferred.
New Certified Medical Assistants who have completed an externship will be considered.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care using the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Conduct patient checkout, schedule surgeries, and make postoperative calls as the primary functions of the position.
Communicate test results and the plan of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by a physician.
Provide for patient safety and protect patient privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or healthcare providers.