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

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join an innovative team at Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) in the Digestive Specialists Department, a fast-paced, high-volume clinic focused on making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable. This role offers dual learning opportunities in both front and back office duties, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care through established standards and procedures. Texas Health Physicians Group includes over 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants dedicated to quality, patient-safe care across more than 240 offices in the DFW Metroplex. THPG fosters an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills - within 90 days of job entry (REQUIRED)
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 days upon hire (REQUIRED)
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

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED)
Bilingual (PREFERRED)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire (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).