Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Infectious Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will deliver care to patients in an Infectious Care Clinic, performing general patient care by following established standards and procedures. This role involves greeting and preparing patients, obtaining and recording vital signs, administering ordered medications and/or vaccines, and potentially drawing blood samples and performing routine tests like EKGs. The CMA will also schedule diagnostic testing, document patient plans of care, and communicate test results to patients. Responsibilities include preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, disposing of contaminated items, and keeping exam rooms stocked and orderly. The role may also involve front office duties and other tasks as assigned. The clinic offers a supportive, team environment with opportunities for growth and is part of Texas Health Physicians Group, which is dedicated to quality, patient-safe care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (required)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required)
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections
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)
Experience in infectious disease, to include HIV and antibiotic management (preferred)
Experience in obtaining prior authorizations for HIV medications a plus (preferred)
Bilingual in English / Spanish (preferred)
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred)
NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)

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).