Certified Medical Assistant Lead

Certified Medical Assistant Lead – Family Care 18166

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

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

Work location: TH Family Care #18166 3465 National Drive Plano TX 75025

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

Family Care 18166 highlights:

· Great work environment

· Collaborative team approach

· Fast paced Family care clinic

Certified Medical Assistant Lead – Family Care 18166

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

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

Work location: TH Family Care #18166 3465 National Drive Plano TX 75025

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

Family Care 18166 highlights:

· Great work environment

· Collaborative team approach

· Fast paced Family care clinic

Here’s What You Need

Education

· H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Experience

· 4 years Medical Assistance experience (Required) 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 Life Support maintained every 2 years (Preferred)

Skills

· Ability to accurately perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.

· Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.

· Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

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

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

· Demonstrated attitude of respect and compassion towards patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team.

· Good computer skills using a medical management application.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Practice Manager and taking direction from the Healthcare Provider, the Medical Assistant Lead takes a leadership role in the department, acting as a trainer, resource and mentor for other Medical Assistants and staff. Performs a wide variety of medical assisting activities during patient visits in an outpatient clinical setting. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Works in specialty or mid-to-large, high volume clinics and may support more than one Provider. Involves extensive interaction with diverse populations including patients, family members and all members of the healthcare team as well as leadership.

· Directs and guides back office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow.

· Handles medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.

· Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures. 10%

· Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.

· Obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.

· Administers ordered medications via oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

· Administers vaccines via oral, topical, injection and/or nasal administration.

· May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

· Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.