Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health•Frisco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of a health care provider and delivers patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role includes taking preliminary physical measurements, preparing patients for care, administering ordered medications or vaccines, supporting diagnostic testing, documenting care, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment. The position is based in the Internal Medicine department at 12950 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, Texas, and is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Texas Health Physicians Group describes its culture as compassionate, collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and focused on quality, patient-safe care. The group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at more than 240 offices throughout the DFW Metroplex. Eligible new hires may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Additional perks include benefits such as 401(k), paid time off, medical and dental coverage, paid parental leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and other benefits, along with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills, within 90 days of job entry.
Basic Life Support (BLS), maintained every two years.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and other information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines through oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
As needed, draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document patient care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate test results and care plans to patients by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
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 health care providers.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or health care providers.