Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Heart & Vascular Specialist Clinic – Full-Time, Days,

Texas Health•Flower Mound, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides general patient care in a heart and vascular specialist clinic, following established standards and procedures. The role prepares patients for providers, records vital signs and relevant health information, performs or assists with testing and specimen collection, documents care, and communicates with patients as directed by the physician. It also includes maintaining instruments, equipment, and exam rooms; escalating non-routine concerns; and providing front-office support or other duties as needed. The position is based at the Flower Mound clinic and may require travel to surrounding clinics. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

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, or ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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.
Sound judgment in emergency situations and ability to 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.
Cardiac experience.
Cardiac Device experience.
Chart Prepping experience.
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients using 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, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
Perform routine tests such as EKGs.
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, or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Travel to surrounding clinics as needed.