Heres What You Need
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program within 30 days of hire (required) OR
- 5 Years Medical Assistant experience in a physicians office IN LIEU OF Medical Assistant Program (required)
- Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred)
- BCLS Upon Hire (strongly preferred)
- NCT NonCertified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)
- Have the ability to perform EKGs draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic
- Be able to effectively communicate with both staff and patients
- Have thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
- Demonstrate sound judgement and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
- Maintain a positive caring attitude toward patients
- Good computer skills using medical management application
- Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
What You Will Do
- Delivers care to patients utilizing the 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.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral injection topically rectal ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration and perform routine tests such as EKGs.
- 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 nonroutine 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.
Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.
Entity Highlights:
Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1000 physicians nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality patientsafe 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 peoplefirst excellencedriven culture and workplace making THPG a great place to work.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!
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Medical Assistant/MA Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic FullTime Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
**SignOn for Eligible New Hires**
Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 400 Dallas TX 75231
Work hours: Fulltime 40 hours weeklyMonday thru Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Travel: 25% to travel to Rockwall location 12 times/week as needed. (mileage reimbursement provided)
Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Highlights:
- Be a part of our clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and Staff in a rewarding educational environment
- If you thrive working in a fastpaced multiprovider clinic and can handle multiple projects simultaneously this is the place for you!
- 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
Required Experience:
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