Certified Medical Assistant/CMA – Internal Medicine - THPG
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Internal Medicine Residency Clinic Ft Worth 1275 W. Terrell Avenue Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Work hours: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-2pm
Internal Medicine 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
.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 EKGs. 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 physician. 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%
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Experience
1 Year Medical Assistant experience Pref and
Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills-within 90 days of job entry Req
2 years primary care experience; strong phlebotomy skills, work with multiple providers – Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
MA - Medical Assistant Upon Hire Req And
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Pref Or
BCLSE - Exception Quarterly 90 Days Req 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
ADA
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County and outlying areas. Our commitment is to provide not only safe, high quality care but to combine that with compassion, understanding and personal attention. This commitment has garnered us many local and national awards, including recognition as a CMS 5 Star hospital awarded to just 10% of those hospital surveyed nationally!
Located on 33 acres in Rockwall just south of interstate 30, Texas Health Rockwall offers 60 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs. The hospital continues to grow and visiting campus today you will find a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, a bariatric clinic, an ambulatory surgery center and a variety of physician practices all dedicated to our evolving community health needs. You will see that our long awaited expansion is well underway! This expansion, focused on a healthy future in this high growth area of North Texas, will double the size of our hospital adding more patient beds, a Level 2 NICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and expanding other departments including Labor & Delivery, OR and the emergency room.
What makes us different? Simply put, it is how we approach caring for you. From the focus on safety to the personal attention we provide, our patients should feel right at home at Texas Health Rockwall. As Cindy Perrin, hospital president says, "The difference is found in the heart of our facility – our staff and physicians - and in the way we love, respect and care about our community and each other. We treat our hospital like our home, treat each other like family, and treat our patients like neighbors. It's just who we are!
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is a joint venture owned by Texas Health Resources and physicians dedicated to the community and meets the definition under federal law of physician-owned hospital.