Certified Medical Assistant - Family Care - Fulltime, Days

#REF!•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Certified Medical Assistant. Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires. Department Highlights: Great Family/Staff environment, Learning environment, Opportunity for growth within the clinic. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA – Current Medical Assistant Certification (REQUIRED)

Nice To Haves

One (1) Year of Medical Assistant experience (STRONGLY PREFERRED)
ACLS or BCLS upon hire (PREFERRED)
Bilingual in Spanish/English (STRONGLY PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
Effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Have a thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Have good computer skills using a medical management application.
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
Administer 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.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.