Provide high-quality direct patient care and support clinic operations by documenting patient history and recording vital signs. Maintain medical equipment and prepare treatment rooms to ensure efficient physician workflows.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and a CMA certification from NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT. Candidates must have experience with blood draws, injections, and rooming patients, with Spanish fluency preferred.
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Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time Department: UMC Gastroenterology
Job Description
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth clinic operations and excellent patient experiences. Preferred Characteristics:
Goal oriented
Professional demeanor and appearance
Servant’s heart
Punctual and dependable
Works with a sense of urgency Availability Requirements:
Ability to work 40 hours per week
8AM-5PM Monday – Thursday, 8AM-12PM Friday Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.
Benefits
UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate. Essential Functions:
Conduct business in a professional manner and work as a team with other members of the clinic
Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established procedures
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Sick Pay
Cancer Insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Health Care Spending Account
Resilience Program
Discounted Pharmacy Cost
Cash Retention Bonus
Employer Paid Group Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Document history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results
Use screening procedures, including medical history review, and observe and document patient vital signs as required
Maintain quality results by running standards and controls
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
Verify equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitor quality control measures and protocols
Train other technicians or workers
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatments
Performing other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, laboratory and treatment room procedures
Common knowledge of safety hazards and precautions
Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
Must be able to read and write medical terminology
Possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies
Must be able to take and record vital signs, maintain records, point-of-care testing, record results, and administer injections.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with blood draws, injections, rooming patients, med refills, etc.
CMA certification from the NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT Preferred qualifications:
One-year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
Spanish bilingual, fluent Environmental Conditions: Works in a well-lit, heated, and ventilated building. Exposure of blood borne pathogens may be high risk. Physical Requirements: Full range of body motion including lifting and handling patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Also, it requires correct vision and hearing to normal ranges. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds. Works under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Limitations and disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ***Please Note: A similar job may also be available at other UMC Physicians clinic locations. Feel free to search and apply for additional job openings on our careers page. In most cases, additional applications can be easily submitted using the “autofill option.” **
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Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.
Standards
Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates
