medical assistant Fort Worth, TX
Job description
Who We Are
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. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant - Northwest Health Center for Women - Days
Requisition Number:
30625
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Job Category:
Patient Care Support
Hours Worked:
8am - 5pm
Location:
Northwest Health Center for Women
Shift Worked:
Day
Job Description:
Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant I-IV 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.
- Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
- Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location Address:
2200 Ephriham Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas, 76164
United States
About JPS Health Network
CEO: Dr. Karen Duncan
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.jpshealthnet.org
Year Founded: 1877
