Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Health Services of North Texas is seeking Certified Medical Assistants dedicated to improving community health by providing medical care for the entire family. Medical Assistants deliver comprehensive, team-based care in a fast-paced, nonprofit community healthcare setting, serving patients from varied backgrounds and helping patients and families with limited medical-care options. The role may also suit medical assistants seeking to further their careers in the medical field. Medical Assistants support providers with exams and procedures, prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, perform routine screening tests and procedures, administer injections, complete visit paperwork, maintain compliance with reporting requirements and applicable HIPAA and HSNT standards, and keep clinical supplies and equipment adequate for uninterrupted patient care. The position requires availability to travel between sites as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma plus vocational training to acquire certification.
- Prior Certified Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
- Strong customer service skills and a demonstrated positive attitude in high-pressure situations.
- Must be available to travel between sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Active medical assistant certification is strongly preferred; alternatively, certification must be secured within 60 days of employment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist medical providers with exams and procedures.
- Prepare patients for exams and take vital signs.
- Perform routine screening tests and procedures and administer injections.
- Complete appropriate paperwork for each patient visit.
- Maintain compliance with required reporting, HIPAA, and HSNT standards.
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies and equipment to provide uninterrupted patient care.
- Travel between sites as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
