Certified Medical Assistant / CMA - Heart & Vascular Specialists - Full-Time, Days

Certified Medical Assistant / Cma - Heart & Vascular Specialists - Full-Time, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

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• Work location : 6300 W. Parker Road, Suite 322, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours : Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Travel : 75% to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided) Heart & Vascular Specialists Department Highlights : Strong teamwork and collaboration Fast-paced, high volume inbound / outbound calls Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

Here's What You Need

High School Diploma or equivalent (required) CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required) 2 years Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred) Cardiac experience (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. 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).

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.

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! Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted. Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.