Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Roanoke, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Women’s Care Clinic in Alliance, Texas. This full-time role works 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The clinic values teamwork, collaboration, compassion, empathy, leadership, and time management, and works in an environment where staff learn new tasks and information quickly. The Certified Medical Assistant delivers patient care using the Certified Medical Assistant Process and established standards and procedures. Duties include preparing patients and exam rooms, recording vital signs and patient information, administering medications and vaccines, collecting blood samples, performing routine tests such as EKGs, coordinating diagnostic testing, documenting care, communicating with patients as directed by the provider, maintaining instruments and equipment, and supporting patient safety and privacy. The role may also include front-office work and other duties assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant certification upon hire.
New graduates are welcome with a completed onsite externship.
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections.
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in emergency situations and take appropriate action in urgent circumstances.
Ability to maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients.
Strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
One year of Medical Assistant experience.
OB/GYN experience.
ACLS or BCLS.
NCT (Non-Certified Radiologic Technician) training may be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
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 information including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as needed; 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 plans of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
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 healthcare 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 assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or healthcare providers.