Certified Medical Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant will deliver care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process. This role performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures, greets and prepares patients for the health care provider, and obtains and records vital signs. The Medical Assistant administers ordered medications and/or vaccines, may draw and collect blood samples, perform routine tests such as EKG, and schedules patients for diagnostic testing. This role documents patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record. The Certified Medical Assistant communicates with patients regarding test results and plan of care, prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, and maintains equipment. They escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s) and ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. This role provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. The Certified Medical Assistant may work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills - within 90 days of job entry (REQUIRED)
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly - 90 days upon Hire (REQUIRED)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems
Effectively communicate with staff and patients
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations
Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients
Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED)
Orthopedic experience (PREFERRED)
Will consider new CMAs that have completed an Externship at a Medical Clinic
Bilingual in English / Spanish (PREFERRED)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon Hire (PREFERRED)
NCT - Non-certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
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).