Medical Assistant

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Plano
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

*Legacy Heart Group- Plano*

* 6601 Preston Rd, Plano, 75024*
* Fulltime- Day Shift *
* JOB SUMMARY*

The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, performs various patient care services to include some delegated medical procedures.

* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE*

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination.

Assists in the examinaion and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.

Collects, labels and delivers specimens to the laboratory.

Participates in performance improvement activities as they are available.

Attends in service education, as required.

* KEY SUCCESS FACTORS*

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease. Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients.

Ability to take instruction from a doctor.

Familiarity with medical charts and records.

High attention to detail.

* BENEFITS*

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

* 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*
* EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
* EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
* CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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