Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together $5,000 Sign-On for Eligible New Hires Work location: 2665 Scripture Street, Denton, TX 76201 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p Women’s Care Clinic Highlights: Strong teamwork and collaboration Fast-paced, high volume inbound/outbound calls Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship
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 Medical Assistant experience (preferred)
BCLS (preferred)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections

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.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
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 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).