JOB SUMMARY
Certified Medical Assistant 7217 Telecom Pkwy Garland, TX 75044
Schedule: Full time, weekdays. M-F, 7:45a or 8:30a to 4:15p or 5:00p
The Certified Medical Assistant 2, under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering medications, giving injections and taking vital signs. This position may assists in scheduling, mentoring and training staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. • Cleans rooms after procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies. • Assists with inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary supplies, equipment and instruments, and records as necessary. • Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination. • Interviews patients and records or inputs information to patients medical record. • Collects all medical data in order to facilitate the physicians ability to draw conclusions about the patients needs. • Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider. • Measures, collects and records patients vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for examinations and tests, procedures and x-rays. • Performs routine patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and collects and processes blood specimens and urine samples. • Prepares and administers routine oral, rectal, medications, injections and vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by Physician. • Identifies and reports adverse reactions. • Removes sutures and staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested. • Performs administrative related duties such as answering telephones, taking and relaying messages and scheduling patient appointments. • Facilitates or leads huddles and various team meetings. • May manage process workflow and/or staff schedules, and assists in mentoring and training staff. • Identifies issues and participates in process improvement initiatives.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists. • Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration. • Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time. • Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures. • Familiarity with HIPPA regulations. • Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities. • Ability to give injections and draw blood. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease. • Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients. • Ability to take instruction from a doctor. • Familiarity with medical charts and records. • High attention to detail.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following:
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION • H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
EXPERIENCE • At least 2 years of experience as CMA-Gastroenterology experience is a plus. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. • Experience with Epic is a plus
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. • Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed • Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT • Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA • Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA • Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAHN • Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHC • Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA