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

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant – Family Care – Full-Time, Days Certified Medical Assistant Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Sign-On for Eligible New Hires Work location: 4701 Boat Club Road - Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76135 Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly; Monday - Friday (8am-5pm}, Some Saturdays and Sundays Family Care Department Highlights: Positive people-centered environment Patient-focused setting where compassion and professionalism is valued Job Stability Team -oriented culture Here’s What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (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 CMA experience in office setting (PREFERRED)
ACLS or BCLS (preferred)
Bilingual - English/Spanish (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.
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 Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician. 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).

Benefits

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

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