Certified Medical Assistant– Surgical Specialists – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable at Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG), which includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices throughout the DFW Metroplex. This role is in the Digestive Specialists Department, a fast-paced, high-volume clinic offering dual learning opportunities in both front and back office tasks. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED)
Bilingual (PREFERRED)
ACLS or BCLS (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process and performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider and obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required and provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems
Effectively communicate with staff and patients
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations
Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients
Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism