Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of a health care provider to deliver patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role performs preliminary physical tests and provides general patient care according to established standards, procedures, and clinical protocols. The position is based at Texas Health Physicians Group’s Family Care clinic at 1200 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, Texas. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Certified Medical Assistant prepares patients for the provider, records vital signs and relevant patient information, administers ordered medications and vaccines, and may collect blood samples, prepare specimens, and perform routine tests such as EKGs. The role also supports diagnostic testing, documentation, patient communications, instrument and equipment care, exam-room readiness, quality controls, and patient privacy. Front-office work may be needed, along with other duties assigned by practice leadership or providers. Texas Health Physicians Group offers growth and development opportunities, a fast-paced clinic environment with varied patient-care experiences, and the opportunity to contribute to patient care and experience. The organization describes its culture as inclusive, supportive, people-first, and excellence-driven, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills, within 90 days of job entry.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, with an exception allowing completion within 90 days upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
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 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.
May 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 plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate with patients regarding test results and plans of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or health care 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, more senior staff, or health care providers.