Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Bedford, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled CMA. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday (7:30 am - 4:30 pm). The Family Care Department offers a collaborative team approach, a supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth, and success sharing opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
EPIC (Preferred)
Will consider a New CMA Graduate that has completed an Externship
Must be able to do Manual Blood Pressure (STRONGLY PREFERRED)
ACLS or BCLS (PREFERRED)

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
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.
Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
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.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
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).