Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Health Resources•Frisco, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine department at 12950 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, Texas. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Under the direction of a healthcare provider, the Certified Medical Assistant delivers patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role includes performing preliminary physical tests and clinical procedures, preparing patients for visits, documenting care, communicating with patients as directed, and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment. The position may also include front-office work and other duties assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers. The Internal Medicine team emphasizes collaborative teamwork, compassion, empathy, and a supportive work environment. Texas Health Physicians Group has more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working across more than 240 offices in the DFW Metroplex. The organization highlights inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills, within 90 days of job entry.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS), maintained every two years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the healthcare provider.
Obtain and record vital signs and other information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
Perform routine tests, such as EKGs, when required.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
Document patient care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicate with patients by phone or mail about test results and care plans 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, or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
Work in the front office as needed and perform other duties assigned by the practice manager, more senior staff, or healthcare providers.