Medical Assistant / JO Wyatt Clinic / FT

UHS•Amarillo, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position Summary: Medical Assistant (MA) Implements and notes response to an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing assigned components of the Nursing Process, Clinical Skills, and Patient Education. Delegates to unlicensed personnel in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees. Will report risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions. Will comply with appropriate and approved standards. Provides clerical support, coordinates unit needs and other duties as directed by Supervisor. Mains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed. Assists to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees. Applies appropriate policies and procedures for the following: registration of patients by obtaining demographic and financial information with explanation and collection of payment obligations; order entry and processing; provision of clerical support for the team; schedule patient appointments and coordinate as need with various department; assists the licensed nursing staff with implementation of appropriate plan of care and performs duties as delegated; cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor; accepts additional duties as assigned and implements and notes response to an age appropriate plan of care. The CMA will report risks to patient safety to Supervisor and implement the appropriate precautions. The CMA will comply with appropriate and approved standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion from an accredited institution with a CMA certification
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Computer experience recommended
Must possess current BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment
Minimum of one year experience in hospital setting, prefer 2 years

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience desirable
Bilingual ability desirable
Previous Experience with Medical Terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Implements and notes response to an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing assigned components of the Nursing Process, Clinical Skills, and Patient Education.
Delegates to unlicensed personnel in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Will report risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.
Will comply with appropriate and approved standards.
Provides clerical support, coordinates unit needs and other duties as directed by Supervisor.
Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.
Assists to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Applies appropriate policies and procedures for the following: registration of patients by obtaining demographic and financial information with explanation and collection of payment obligations; order entry and processing; provision of clerical support for the team; schedule patient appointments and coordinate as need with various department; assists the licensed nursing staff with implementation of appropriate plan of care and performs duties as delegated; cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor; accepts additional duties as assigned and implements and notes response to an age appropriate plan of care.
The CMA will report risks to patient safety to Supervisor and implement the appropriate precautions.
The CMA will comply with appropriate and approved standards.