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CMA - Southeast Medical Home (Arlington)

JPS Health Network, Arlington, TX, United States


Overview
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Job Details
Job Title:

CMA - Southeast Medical Home (Arlington)

Requisition Number:

44026

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked:

Mon-Thurs 7A-5:30P

Location:

Medical Home Southeast Tarrant

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description
Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant II provides medical assistance under the supervision of the physician, physician's assistant, or nursing staff.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

Assists with patient care by completing screening questions, medication reviews, obtaining vital signs, and recording height, weight, and other patient data as required.

Prepares exam space for scheduled procedures.

Documents all care provided in the electronic medical record.

Delivers care appropriate for the patient’s age and development.

Ensures exam rooms, supply rooms and other areas of the clinic are clean and well stocked.

Cleans equipment according to instructions for use and ensures equipment has current safety inspection dates.

Assists with scheduling appointments, completes electronic patient messages, medication refill requests and patient forms.

Collects lab specimens as directed.

Administers approved medications as directed.

Staff may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.

Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in department orientation and maintained throughout employment when working within the Behavioral Health Department.

Certified Medical Assistant II: 2-4.99 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in department orientation and maintained throughout employment when working within the Behavioral Health setting.

Location
1050 W. Arkansas Lane
Arlington, Texas, 76013
United States

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