Texas Health Resources·Grand Prairie, Texas
The Certified Medical Assistant will perform general patient care, including obtaining vital signs, administering medications, and collecting laboratory specimens. They are also responsible for maintaining exam rooms, documenting patient information, and assisting healthcare providers with clinical procedures.
Here’s What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (required) CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required) New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship 1 year Medical Assistant experience (preferred) Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (required) ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred) or BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required) 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).
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.
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Entity 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.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current Medical Assistant certification. Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training program within 90 days of hire is required, along with basic computer skills and effective communication abilities.
Market context
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