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

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

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

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• Work location: 400 West Arbrook, Suite 101, Arlington, TX 76014

• Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Thursday, 7:45am - 5:15pm & Friday 7:45am - 1:45pm

• Development Opportunities

• Focus on Fundamental Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (required)

• New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship

• 2 years Medical Assistant experience (preferred)

• ACLS or BCLS (preferred)

• NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)

• Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections

• Basic computer skills using medical management application systems

• Effectively communicate with staff and patients

• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations

• Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations

• Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances

• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients

• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

What You Will Do

• 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 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.