MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

Texas Center for Urology is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Mansfield clinic. With 5 locations and 13 providers, our team is dedicated to delivering patient-centered, minimally invasive, and solutions-oriented urological care. Texas Center for Urology is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team.

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Salary:

• $19.00/hr-$23.00/hr

What You’ll Do:

• Obtain information from the patient to assist with Meaningful Use Operational and Clinical Quality Measures.
• Obtain information from the patient to assist with clinical documentation. Assist physician with documentation during each patient’s visit by entering information such as the Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, Review of Systems, Physical Exam, Diagnosis, Orders and Charges, Assessment and Plan.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; complete prior authorizations and patient demographics; managing and prepping charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, blood and semen; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• CMA certification (required)

• Two (2) year of Medical Assistant experience within the last three (3) years (preferred)

• Phlebotomy Experience (preferred)

• ACLS or BLS (required)

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and ethical conduct

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• PTO

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

Join a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and patient-focused care!