Certified Medical Assistant - Family Care - Fulltime, Days

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED) One (1) Year of Medical Assistant experience (STRONGLY PREFERRED) CMA – Current Medical Assistant Certification (REQUIRED) ACLS or BCLS upon hire (PREFERRED
• Bilingual in
• Spanish/English (STRONGLY
• Preferred)
• What
• You
• Will Do: Perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic. Effectively communicate to staff and patients. Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Have a 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. Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients. Have good computer skills using a medical management application. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Administer 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. Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee 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.
• Texas
• Health
• Physicians
• Group
• Highlights: Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-RE1