Float Certified Medical Assistant / CMA - Surgical Specialists - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Float Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Surgical Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days. Be a part of our Surgical clinics that offer the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and team in a rewarding, educational environment. If you thrive working in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and can handle multiple projects simultaneously, this is the place for you! Join our team members who have strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and support each other through collaborative teamwork. We pride ourselves in being compassionate and empathic to our patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA Certified Medical Assistant certification (required)
One (1) year Medical Assistant experience within the last three (3) years (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 maintained every 2 years Upon Hire (required)
Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Good computer skills using a medical management application.
Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Suport Upon Hire (preferred)
Other NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire (preferred)

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Float CMA Process.
Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the healthcare 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's.
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 the provider.
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).