Float Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – N Zone Float Pool – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Float Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – N Zone Float Pool – Full-Time, Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
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Work location: 6300 W. Parker Road, Suite 322, Plano, TX 75093
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Travel: 75%25 to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)
Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Highlights:
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Fast-paced, high volume inbound/outbound calls
Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team
Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

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)
• Have the 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

• 2 years minimum of Recent/Current MA experience (strongly preferred)
• BLS (strongly preferred)
• ACLS or BCLS (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 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'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)

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program 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