Certified Medical Assistant - Frisco

Texas Health Resources•Frisco, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Physicians Group is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine Department in Frisco, Texas. Under the direction of a healthcare provider, the medical assistant delivers patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role includes conducting preliminary physical tests and providing general patient care according to established clinical standards and protocols. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 13024 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 110, Frisco, TX 75034. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by the assigned clinic.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Sound judgment and composure, with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Positive, caring attitude toward patients.
Good computer skills using a medical management application.
Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Three to five years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary care provider office or specialty clinic.
Front office experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the healthcare provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and relevant patient information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines through oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs as needed.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document plans of care, tests, and examination results in medical records as directed by the provider.
Communicate test results and plans of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol; and keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
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, senior staff, or healthcare providers.