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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.

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