Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Heart & Vascular Specialists

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled CMA

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Work location: 2505 Scripture Street, Denton, TX 76210

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm, & Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Travel: 25% to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)

Heart & Vascular Specialists Department 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 fast-paced, multi-provider 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.

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
• New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience (preferred)
• NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)
• ACLS or BCLS (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.
• 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 as well as perform routine tests such as EKG.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• 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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