Certified Medical Assistant - Family Care - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health•Lewisville, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant will deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process. This role performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures. The Medical Assistant will greet and prepare patients for the health care provider, obtain and record vital signs, and communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care. This position escalates non-routine issues to the Nurse Manager or healthcare provider(s) and ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Additional duties may be assigned by the Nurse Manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare providers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire
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
Demonstrates sound judgement in emergency situations
Takes appropriate action in urgent circumstances
Maintains 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
Bilingual in English / Spanish
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire

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.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
May perform other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).