Lead Certified Medical Assistant – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Roanoke, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and team in a rewarding, educational environment. Work alongside compassionate and dedicated professionals. Be a part of a busy Women's Healthcare Clinic with 7 providers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Upon Hire (required)
4 Years Medical Assistant experience (required)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required)
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required)
Ability to accurately perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Demonstrated attitude of respect and compassion towards patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team.
Good computer skills using a medical management application.

Nice To Haves

2 Years Medical Lead / Supervisory experience (strongly preferred)
OB/GYN experience (strongly preferred)
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred)
NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire (preferred)
Medication Aide certification may be required Upon Hire (preferred)

Responsibilities

Directs and guides back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.
Handles medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
Obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
Administers ordered medications via oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
Administers vaccines via oral, topical, injection and/or nasal administration.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms clean and orderly.
Communicates with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Formulates and documents patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.
Escalates non-routine issues to the Practice Manager or physician.
Works with the Healthcare Provider to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives.
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).