Medical Assistant (MA) – Family Care

Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Medical Assistant.

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

Work location: 580 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019

Work environment: Fast paced environment and must be able to multitask.

Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm and Friday 7am-5pm, Shift varies based on clinic needs

Position Highlights:

Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) is a not-for-profit physician organization with more than 250 locations and 800 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality care in clinics and medical offices throughout North Texas.

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program within 30 days of hire or 5 years of Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office in lieu of Medical Assistant Program (required)
• Medical Assistant experience (preferred); new grads with completed onsite externship welcome.
• ACLS or BCLS (preferred)
• NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (preferred)

A successful Medical Assistant will:

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.

What You Will Do

Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
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.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration, and perform routine tests such as EKGs.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provides 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:

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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