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Baylor Scott & White Health

Certified Medical Assistant II

Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine, Texas, us, 76099

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Location:

2020 W Hwy 114 Grapevine, TX 76061 - Cardio Consul. Some travel to Keller and Roanoke offices.

Schedule:

Full time, weekdays (Mon‑Fri, 8:00 a.m.‑5:00 p.m.).

Essential Functions of the Role

Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients; clean rooms after procedures, clean and disinfect equipment, restock supplies; assist with inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary supplies, equipment and instruments, and record as necessary.

Assist and accompany patients from the waiting room and prepare patients for examination.

Interview patients and record or input information to patients' medical record; collect all medical data 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.

Measure, collect and record patient's vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height) and prepare patients for examinations and tests, procedures and x-rays.

Perform routine patient testing, acquire and process electrocardiograms, and collect and process blood specimens and urine samples.

Prepare and administer routine oral, rectal medications, injections and vaccinations (excluding controlled substances), as directed by physician; identify and report adverse reactions.

Remove sutures and staples and change sterile and non‑sterile dressings, as requested.

Perform administrative related duties such as answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, and scheduling patient appointments.

Facilitate or lead huddles and various team meetings; may manage process workflow and/or staff schedules, and assist in mentoring and training staff; identify issues and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Key Success Factors

Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by the 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 HIPAA regulations.

Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notify 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.

Ability to take instruction from a doctor.

Familiarity with medical charts and records.

High attention to detail.

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

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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience: 2 years of experience; experience with manual vital signs and venipuncture

Certification / License / Registration

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

CMA (Certified Medical Assistant): Must be 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.

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