Certified Medical Assistant (Full-Time / Days)

Qualifications External

Heres What You Need:

Education

• H.S Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (Preferred)
• RQI experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CMA Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Interest in community and unhoused populations.
• Performs administrative duties
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintains a positive caring attitude towards patients.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

What You Will Do

Under the direction of the health care provider is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure recording weight temperature pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to blood pressure temperature pulse respiration height weight drug allergies and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administer 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 EKGs.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Document patient plan(s) of care tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked clean and orderly.
• Escalate nonroutine issues questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide 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

• 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:

For more than a halfcentury Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. Were an 875bed Magnetdesignated fullservice hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care cardiology neurosciences womens services and emergency medicine weve got it. Plus were a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services outpatient surgery and womens imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commissioncertified Comprehensive Stroke Center a Level I Trauma Center a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services bariatric services cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28000 employees were one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are topnotch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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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Certified Medical Assistant (FullTime / Days)

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location: Austin Street Center 1717 Jeffries St Dallas TX 75226

Work hours: FullTime Days 40 hours weekly Monday Friday: 8:00am 4:00pm Flexible Schedule

Medical Respite Department Highlights:

• A supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
• We strive to create an atmosphere of respect integrity compassion and excellence for all.
• Delivery of highquality patient care through staff development.