Certified Medical Assistant II

Full time, weekdays (M-F, 8a-5p) position in Primary Care at 763 E Hwy 80, Forney, 75126.

About the role

As a Certified Medical Assistant 2, you will help patients' physical well-being under a doctor's guidance. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive learning atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Offer help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.
• Set up treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensure their cleanliness post-procedure.
• Accompany patients from the waiting area, preparing them for their examination.
• Conduct patient interviews to obtain medical information and document it in their medical history.
• Take and record patient vital signs.
• Carry out routine patient tests, process electrocardiograms, and collect specimen samples.
• Administer medications as instructed by a physician.
• Change dressings and remove sutures and staples.
• Undertake administrative tasks like answering calls and scheduling appointments.
• Promote team productivity through huddles and meetings, and assist in the mentoring and training of staff members.

Key Success Factors

• Understanding of safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
• Organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, accountable, team-oriented, and shows initiative.
• Aptitude for documenting patient information accurately.
• Capacity to monitor patients' overall physical health and report any abnormal findings.
• Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Exceptional patient care skills, including a comforting bedside manner.
• Ability to adhere closely to instructions given by physicians.
• Experience with medical charts and records.

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower 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

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub. Offerings may include:

• 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.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Manual blood pressure experience.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience.
• Obtaining a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within 30 days of joining.
• Must be a CMA from one of the following:
  • Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT,
  • Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA,
  • Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA,
  • Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP, or AAH,
  • Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP,
  • Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.