Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health Resources•Prosper, TX

7d•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 performs preliminary physical tests and measurements, follows established clinical standards and procedures, and supports providers with patient care, documentation, testing, and follow-up. The position may also assist with front-office duties as needed. This is a full-time position at the Family Care office at 1970 W University Dr., Suite 100, Prosper, Texas. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
One year of medical assisting experience.

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 patient 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.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required; perform routine tests such as EKGs as needed.
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 providers.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Assist with front-office work as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or health care providers.