Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Heart & Vascular Specialist Clinic – Full-Time, Days,

Texas Health Resources•Flower Mound, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works in Texas Health Physicians Group’s Heart & Vascular Specialist Clinic, delivering patient care using the Certified Medical Assistant Process and following established standards and procedures. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday-through-Thursday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Travel to surrounding clinics may be required, with mileage reimbursement provided. The position supports a fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, compassion, and empathy. The medical assistant prepares patients for providers, records clinical information, assists with tests and specimen collection, documents care, communicates with patients as directed, and helps maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and properly prepared equipment. Front-office work and other duties may also be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant Certification (CMA).
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support, maintained every two years and obtained within 90 days upon hire, as the required alternative to preferred ACLS.
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections.
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations and their use.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in emergency situations and take appropriate action in urgent circumstances.
Ability to maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients.
Strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Cardiac experience.
Cardiac Device experience.
Chart Prepping experience.
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs, drug allergies, current medications, and the presenting problem.
Draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs as needed.
Document patient care plans, 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 physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Keep patient examination rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers.