Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Internal Medicine Residency Clinic – Full-Time, Days
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
What You Will Do:
Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures. 10%
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider. 10%
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. 10%
Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. 10%
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. 10%
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. 10%
Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. 10%
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider. 5%
Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly. 5%
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s). 5%
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. 5%
Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. 5%
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). 5%
What Will You Need:
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Experience
1 Year 1 year Medical Assistant experience within the last three years. Req
Licenses and Certifications
Other CMA – Certified 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
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 PrefSkills 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.SupervisionIndividual ContributorOSHATasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.Physical DemandsMedium WorkTravel RequirementsLocal travel between clinics required