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Medical Assistant (MA) – Family Care
Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for qualified Medical Assistants like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: 580 South Denton Tap Road Coppell TX 75019
Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours weekly. Monday-Wednesday 7:00am-6:00pm, Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm, Friday 7:00am-4:30pm. (Shifts may vary based on clinic needs)
Family Care Department highlights:
Fast paced environment that provides growth and development opportunities for Medical Assistants
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)
1 Year Medical Assistant experience (preferred)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) or
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training (preferred)
To be a successful Medical Assistant:
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.
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 of being a Texas Health employee
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 Entity Highlights:
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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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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