Certified Medical Assistant

Prime Healthcare Farmers Branch, TX 75234, US

Overview

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant, also referred to as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Certified Medical Assistants will support both clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments in our orthopedic clinic. Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of physicians and nurses in a fast-paced environment, helping to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hour shifts

Location: Dallas Medical Center - Farmers Branch, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures

Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information

Instruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimens

Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care

Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of results

Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment

Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update (Electronic Medical Records) EHR systems with patient information

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

1. Medical Assistant School or Vocational Training.

2. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.

3. Work experience in health care preferred.

4. Medical Assistant Certification.

5. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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