Certified Medical Assistant

Job Summary

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients. You work closely with doctors to provide care. Responsibilities include updating records, administering medication, giving injections, and recording vital signs. You maintain detailed documentation with precision. Providing patient-focused service, you perform each task proficiently and diligently.

Responsibilities

• Aid with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms before and after procedures, ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
• Guide patients through the examination process and help them get ready.
• Interview patients and update medical records, collecting detailed medical information.
• Record patient's vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Prepare patients for exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
• Perform regular patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples.
• Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed, monitoring for adverse reactions and reporting to the physician.
• Change both sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed, and remove sutures and staples when requested.

Requirements

• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
• Clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of the five patient rights: identify the correct patient, administer the correct medication, ensure the right dosage, use the right administration method, and adhere to the right schedule.
• Adequate documentation skills, adhering to organizational policies and regulatory standards, including privacy laws.
• The ability to closely observe a patient's general physical condition and report any noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
• Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
• A basic understanding of medical terminology.
• The ability to foster trust and rapport with patients.
• The willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• A keen eye for details.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience, with experience in Cardiology or Family Medicine being a plus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA), Cert Med Asst (CMA), Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC), Reg Med Asst (RMA), Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA), Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from accredited organizations.