Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Digestive Specialists – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will join the Digestive Specialists team at Texas Health. This is a full-time position with day shifts, working 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The department is characterized by strong teamwork, collaboration, and a fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment where compassion and empathy are valued. The team is innovative and focused on making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification 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)
Will consider a new CMA that has completed an Externship
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).