Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of a health care provider to deliver patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role performs preliminary physical tests and other measures according to established clinical protocols, supports patient visits, and carries out clinical and administrative tasks in a specialty clinic. The position is based at Texas Health Spine Specialists in Denton, Texas, and is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The clinic offers opportunities for growth and advancement, cross-training, a collaborative team environment, leadership support, and employee recognition. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across more than 240 offices in the DFW Metroplex. Its stated culture emphasizes inclusion, support, patient safety, and excellence.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 the 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 the plan of care 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 provider(s).
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, more senior staff, or health care provider(s).