Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health•Plano, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care under the direction of a health care provider, promoting patient safety and well-being. The role performs preliminary physical tests and general patient care according to established clinical protocols, prepares patients for provider visits, administers ordered medications and vaccines, and documents care in medical records. The position may also collect blood samples, prepare specimens, perform routine tests such as EKGs, coordinate diagnostic testing and follow-up, communicate results and care plans as directed, and maintain clinical instruments, equipment, and exam rooms. The assistant protects patient privacy, completes required safety and quality checks, escalates non-routine concerns, and may assist with front-office duties. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at Texas Health Neuro Spine Plano in Plano, Texas. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The clinic offers opportunities for growth and advancement, cross-training, a collaborative team environment, and employee recognition programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), maintained every two years.
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program and demonstrated competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
One year of Medical Assistant experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.
One year of Medical Assistant experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care under the direction of a health care provider while promoting patient safety and well-being.
Perform preliminary physical tests and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
Provide general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and the presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines through oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and perform routine tests such as EKGs, as needed.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document 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 provider.
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 health care provider(s).
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Assist in the front office as needed and perform other duties as assigned or requested.