Certified Medical Assistant - Ortho Trauma Specialists - Fulltime, Days

#REF!•Arlington, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Certified Medical Assistant. Sign-On for Eligible New Hires. Department Highlights include a friendly atmosphere, shortened clinic hours on Fridays, and opportunity for additional training and career growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Certified Medical Assistant (REQUIRED)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed
Ability to effectively communicate with both staff and patients and have thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations, as well as take appropriate action in urgent circumstances
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED)
Willing to consider a New CMA that has completed an Externship
ACLS or BCLS upon hire (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

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).