Certified Medical Assistant - Urgently Hiring
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Schedule: flexible to work hours between 6:00am -4:30pm
depending on need (8 hour daily shift) JOB SUMMARY The Certified
Medical Assistant 2, under the direction of a physician, assists in
the delivery of health care for patients. This position performs a
wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited
to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering
medications, giving injections and taking vital signs. This
position may assists in scheduling, mentoring and training staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Assists in examination and
treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Prepares
treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans rooms after
procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies.
Assists with inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary
supplies, equipment and instruments, and records as necessary.
Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares
patients for examination. Interviews patients and records or inputs
information to patients' medical record. Collects all medical data
in order to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions
about the patient's needs. Ensure all charts and forms for the
office visit are ready for the provider. Measures, collects and
records patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood
pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for
examinations and tests, procedures and x-rays. Performs routine
patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and
collects and processes blood specimens and urine samples. Prepares
and administers routine oral, rectal, medications, injections and
vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by
Physician. Identifies and reports adverse reactions. Removes
sutures and staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings,
as requested. Performs administrative related duties such as
answering telephones, taking and relaying messages and scheduling
patient appointments. Facilitates or leads huddles and various team
meetings. May manage process workflow and/or staff schedules, and
assists in mentoring and training staff. Identifies issues and
participates in process improvement initiatives. KEY SUCCESS
FACTORS Medical assistant certification from a program accredited
by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American
Medical Technologists. Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate
medical administration. Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient,
right medication, right dose, right route, right time. Ability to
accurately document patient information in accordance with
organizational policies, regulations and procedures. Familiarity
with HIPPA regulations. Ability to make observations of the general
physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare
provider of abnormalities. Ability to give injections and draw
blood. 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 - 2 Years of Experience - PREFERED- GI,
procedure office, hospital floor or outpatient department, previous
Patient Care Tech experiences. - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer. Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed
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.
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