Certified Medical Assistant | UMC Express Care at South Plains Mall

UMC Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CMA provides appropriate delegated nursing care to patients, under the guidance and supervision of a licensed health care provider. This position is also responsible for performing activities that assist physicians, mid-level providers, nursing personnel and radiology technicians. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented, possess a professional demeanor and appearance, have a servant's heart, and be punctual and dependable, working with a sense of urgency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with blood draws, injections, rooming patients, med refills, etc.
• CMA certification from the NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, laboratory and treatment room procedures
• Common knowledge of safety hazards and precautions
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
• Must be able to read and write medical terminology
• Possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies
• Must be able to take and record vital signs, maintain records, point-of-care testing, record results, and administer injections

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
• Spanish bilingual, fluent

Responsibilities

• Conduct business in a professional manner and work as a team with other members of the clinic
• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established procedures
• Document history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results
• Use screening procedures, including medical history review, and observe and document patient vital signs as required
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Verify equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble-shooting; calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitor quality control measures and protocols
• Train other technicians or workers
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatments
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Resilience program
• Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED