Certified Medical Assistant

#REF! • Dallas, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine 18453 Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Lane #800, Dallas, TX, 75231 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Internal Medicine 18453 Department highlights: · Fast-Paced Clinic with Growth and Development Opportunities · Collaborative Work Environment · Clinic is focused on Patient Satisfaction Here’s What You Need Education · H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (Preferred)
• 3 years of clinical setting experience (Highly Preferred)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the health care provider, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well being of all patients.
• Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administer 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's.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide 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).

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees