Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Health Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Women’s Health Specialists Clinic – Full-Time, Days Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Sign-On for Eligible New Hires Work location: 8160 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p Women’s Health Specialists Clinic Highlights: Women’s Health Specialists of Dallas is a seasoned Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) group proudly serving women of all ages for the past 40 years. Our team of board-certified OB/GYN physicians offers a wide range of services to help women through their pregnancies and maintain optimal health, from puberty through menopause. We strive to provide a personal, trustworthy, and superior experience for all our patients. If you thrive working in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic, 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. 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 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. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . #LI-CT1

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (required)
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

Nice To Haves

1 year Medical Assistant OB/GYN experience (strongly preferred)
ACLS or BCLS (preferred)
NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)

Responsibilities

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).