Certified Medical Assistant Surgical Specialists Full-Time, Days

Certified Medical Assistant Surgical Specialists Full-Time, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together **Sign-On for Eligible New Hires** Work location: 6100 Harris Parkway - Suite 290 Fort Worth, TX 76132 Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly; Monday - Thursday (7:30am5:00pm), Fridays (8:00am-12noon) Digestive Specialists Department Highlights: THPG Benefits Fast-paced, high-volume clinic Dual Learning - Front and Back Office Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

Qualifications

Here's What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED) CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED) 1 year Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED) Bilingual (PREFERRED) Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills - within 90 days of job entry (REQUIRED) BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 days upon hire (REQUIRED) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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 and performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures. Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider and 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. 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. Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required and 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).