Certified Medical Assistant II
Baylor Scott & White Health · Killeen, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
As a Certified Medical Assistant 2, you will help patients' physical well‑being under a doctor's guidance. Tasks include updating records, giving injections, and more. Administrative duties like scheduling and staff training are also part of the job. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive learning atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Offering help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.
- Setting up treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensuring their cleanliness post‑procedure.
- Accompanying patients from the waiting area, preparing them for their examination.
- Conducting patient interviews to obtain medical information and documenting it in their medical history.
- Taking and recording patient vital signs.
- Carrying out routine patient tests, processing electrocardiograms, and collecting specimen samples.
- Administering medications as instructed by the physician.
- Changing dressings and removing sutures and staples.
- Undertaking administrative tasks like answering calls and scheduling appointments.
- Promoting team productivity through huddles and meetings, and assisting in the mentoring and training of staff members.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within thirty (30) days of joining.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from an approved certifying body (e.g., NCMA, CMA, CCMA, RMA, NRCMA, CMAC).
Skills
- Understanding of safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
- Aptitude for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Ability to monitor patients' overall physical health and report abnormal findings.
- Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Exceptional patient care skills with a comforting bedside manner.
- Ability to adhere closely to physicians' instructions.
- Experience with medical charts and records.
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.
- Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Schedule
Full‑time, Day Shift.