Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialists - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a fast-paced, high-volume surgical specialist clinic. The position is based at 4450 Tubbs Road, Rockwall, Texas, with travel to 874 West Hwy 243, Suite 107, Kaufman, Texas. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends. The clinic offers a collaborative work environment and cross-training for career development and growth. The Certified Medical Assistant delivers patient care using the Certified Medical Assistant Process. Core duties include patient checkout, surgery scheduling, and postoperative calls. The assistant communicates test results and care plans to patients by phone or mail as directed by a physician, protects patient safety and privacy, and may assist in the front office or perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at more than 240 offices throughout the DFW Metroplex. The organization describes its culture as inclusive, supportive, people-first, and excellence-driven, with opportunities for growth and participation in group governance, committees, and councils.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid Medical Assistant certification.
Complete the THPG Clinical Training educational program and demonstrate competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), with the stated exception allowing completion within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire.
At least six months of surgical scheduling or front office experience.
Knowledge of prior authorizations and referrals.
Strong knowledge of insurance benefits.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care using the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
Conduct patient checkout, schedule surgeries, and make postoperative calls as primary functions of the position.
Communicate test results and plans of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by a physician.
Provide for patient safety and protect patient privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or healthcare providers.