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Texas Health Resources

Certified Medical Assistant

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$38,045 / year median in Texas

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant

  • Texas Center for Joint Replacement 18992 _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires
  • Work location:
  • Texas Center for Joint Replacement 18992 6020 West Plano Parkway Plano
TX 75093
  • Work hours:
  • Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:30am
  • 5:00pm
  • Texas Center for Joint Replacement 18992 Department highlights:
  • Legacy practice with over 50 years' experience
  • Yearly Bonus
  • Great place to work
  • Here's What You Need
  • Education
  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
  • Experience
  • 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (Preferred) and
  • Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry (Required)
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • CMA•Certified Medical Assistant (Required) And • ACLS•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Or • BCLS•Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days (Required) •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 well being of all patients.

Accurately 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 EKG's.
  • 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 non-routine 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 Physicians Group Certified Medical Assistant
  • Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness 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 (https://jobs.

texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) 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-JL1Texas 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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Bonuses/Stipends