Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Care – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in a women’s care clinic, following established standards and procedures. The role includes preparing patients for providers, obtaining and recording vital signs and relevant health information, administering ordered medications and vaccines, collecting blood samples, performing routine tests such as EKGs, and documenting care in the medical record. The position also supports diagnostic testing, communicates with patients as directed by physicians, maintains instruments and exam rooms, completes safety and quality checks, and protects patient privacy. Front-office work and other duties may be assigned as needed. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Women’s Care Clinic at 8160 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 116, Dallas, Texas. The clinic is described as collaborative and fast-paced, with high volumes of inbound and outbound calls. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and making health care more accessible, integrated, and reliable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant Certification (CMA).
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program and demonstrated competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), maintained every two years and obtained within 90 days of hire.
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections.
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations and their use.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in emergency situations and take appropriate action in urgent circumstances.
Positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients.
Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience is strongly preferred.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients using the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Provide general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs as needed.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate test results and plans of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
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.
Ensure patient safety and protect patient privacy rights.
Perform front-office work as needed and other duties as assigned or requested by the practice manager, senior staff, or health care providers.