Description: The Certified Medical Assistant performs various clinical and technical duties and tasks which includes assisting with direct and indirect treatment and care of adults, and geriatric patients. Typical Duties:

1. Performs basic patient care including EKG and Point of Care testing with consideration for age and developmental stage and needs.
2. Obtains and documents accurate and complete vital signs and patient chief complaint or concerns.
3. Assists in preparing and maintaining clinic readiness including but not limited to chart checks, maintaining neat, orderly, and supplied exam rooms and sets up for procedures as indicated.
4. Documents accurately in medical records, on forms, and in the computer entering appropriate orders, patient charges, and/or other information.
5. Assists with appointment scheduling, retrieving and documenting voice mail information from patients accurately in the patients medical record and forwarding information and records to the appropriate practitioner, nursing staff, and/or manager/director in a timely manner.
6. Participates in quality improvement activities.
7. Consistently and appropriately maintains charges for all clinic visits.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintained current throughout employment.
• Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year experience practice setting or a hospital based clinic setting.

Location Address:
4701 Bryant Irvin Road N.
Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
United States

About JPS

Our Community

JPS Health Network has been named best hospital in the United States by Washington Monthly Magazine-simply put, we offer the best care to the people of Tarrant County, TX, and we are here to serve everyone, regardless of social or economic status. Come help us make a difference in our community. At JPS our mission isn't to chase awards or seek recognition; we are dedicated to providing the best care we can to the people of Tarrant County. We are always looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our team and contribute not only to our success, but also to the success and health of our community. Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospital-home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nation-and more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim 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:

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 openings, visit www.jobs.jpshealthnet.org or www.teamacclaim.org.