Medical Assistant/MA – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program within 30 days of hire (required) OR
• 5 Years Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office IN LIEU OF Medical Assistant Program (required)
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred)
• ACLS or BCLS Upon Hire (preferred)
• NCT – Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)
• Have the ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic
• Be able to effectively communicate with both staff and patients
• Have thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Demonstrate sound judgement and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude toward patients
• Good computer skills using medical management application
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Medical Assistant Process
• 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 EKG’s.
• 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).

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.  

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. 

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