Certified Medical Assistant/Cma - Surgical Care - Fulltime, Days

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Specialists
Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled CMA
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Work location: 8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Surgical Specialists Department Highlights:

• Be a part of our team that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with Surgical Providers committed to providing patients with the latest technology in minimally invasive surgery
• Join our team members who have strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and support each other thru collaborative teamwork
• We pride ourselves in being compassionate and empathic to our patients and team

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
  • 1 year Medical Assistant experience (preferred)
  • High Volume Medical Practice experience (preferred)
  • 1 year of General or Trauma Surgery experience (preferred)
  • Medical Insurance Precertification experience (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.
• 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.

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.
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.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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