Certified Medical Assistant at Texas Health Resources – Dallas, Texas

Medical Assistant - Family Care 18427

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

** Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires**



Work location: 7517 Campbell Rd, Dallas TX 75248

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm









Family Care 18427 Department highlights:

• Growth Opportunities

• Team Commitment

• Valuable work environment

Here's What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required) And

• Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program within 30 days of hire, 5 Years Medical Assistant experience in a physician's office in lieu of Medical Assistant Program



Experience

• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience (Preferred)

• Spanish Bilingual a plus



Licenses and Certifications

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Or

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

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 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 more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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Primary Location: Dallas
Job: Certified Medical Assistant
Organization: Texas Health Physicians Group 9250 Amberton Parkway TX 75243
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time