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

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides general patient care at a Women’s Care clinic, following established standards and procedures and using the Certified Medical Assistant Process. The role includes preparing patients for providers, collecting and recording clinical information, administering ordered medications and vaccines, supporting diagnostic testing, documenting care, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment. The position may also support front-office work and perform other duties as assigned. The clinic is described as a collaborative, fast-paced, high-volume setting with inbound and outbound calls. Team members are expected to communicate compassionately with patients and colleagues and contribute to accessible, integrated, and reliable healthcare. The role is based at 8160 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 116, Dallas, TX 75231, and works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medical Assistant Certification (CMA).
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with 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, is required unless the preferred ACLS credential is held upon 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.
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients.
Strong work ethic and a 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 utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and relevant patient information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as required; perform routine tests such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document patient 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 healthcare providers.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers.