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Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Internal Medicine Residency** **Clinic – Full-Time, Days

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

**Sign-On for Eligible New Hires**

**Work location:** 1604 Hospital Parkway, Suite 402, Bedford, TX 76022

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

Internal Medicine Residency Clinic 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 Upon Hire (required)

1 year Medical Assistant experience (preferred)

ACLS or BCLS (preferred)

NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (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.

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 [email protected] .

**Education** H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req **Experience** 1 Year Medical Assistant experience Pref **Licenses and Certifications** MA - Medical Assistant Upon Hire Req And

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Pref Or

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Pref And

Other NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire Pref **Skills** Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.

? Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.

? Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

? Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.

? Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

? Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.

? Good computer skills using a medical management application.

? Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. **Supervision** Individual Contributor **OSHA** Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. **Physical Demands** Medium Work

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.