Certified Medical Assistant/CMA Digestive Specialists Clinic Full-Time, Days

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA Digestive Specialists Clinic Full-Time, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together **Sign-On for Eligible New Hires** Work location: 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue - Suite 890 Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday - Thursday (8:00am-5:00pm), Fridays (8:00am-2:00pm) Digestive Specialists Clinic Highlights: Strong teamwork and collaboration Fast-paced, high volume procedure scheduling & incoming/outgoing calls Compassion for all patients with a strong emphasis on protecting privacy Taking initiative with your team

Qualifications

Here's What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED) CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED) New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship 1 year Medical Assistant experience (STRONGLY PREFERRED) ACLS or BCLS (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).