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Texas Health Resources · 1 day ago

Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

Texas Health Resources is a supportive healthcare provider seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Internal Medicine department. The role involves delivering patient care, performing preliminary physical tests, and assisting healthcare providers in various clinical tasks.

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Responsibilities

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)

Qualification

CMA CertificationProficiencyBlood DrawACLS CertificationBCLS CertificationMedical TerminologyPatient CommunicationComputer SkillsProfessionalismSound Judgment