Certified Medical Assistant​/CMA – Family Care Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Family Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

• Sign-On for Eligible New Hires**
• Work location:
  
  874 Ed Hall Dr., (Professional Building
  1), Suite B-108, Kaufman, TX 75142
• Work hours:
  
  Monday – Thursday, 8:00am - 5:15pm, and Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm

• No weekends
• Family Oriented
• Fun Environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CMA
  - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred)
• ACLS
  - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred) or BCLS
  - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred) and
• NCT
  - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire (preferred)
• 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.

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant 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.
• 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 physician.
• 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 include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, and several other benefits.