Job Summary - Certified Medical Assistant

7501 Lakeview Pkwy  Suite 220 Rowlett 75088  - Float Pool Primary Care

Schedule is: Full time, Weekdays.  M-F, 8a-5p

Certified Medical Assistant 1 Float handles patient healthcare under professionals' guidance. Tasks include record-keeping, medication administration, injections, and vital sign documentation. Provide valuable support for smooth patient care.

Essential Functions of the Role

• You will act as a versatile resource for various clinics within a designated, local area.
• You will be involved in patient examination and treatment under the guidance of a physician.
• You'll keep treatment rooms ready for patient examination, ensuring their cleanliness after procedures and maintaining supplies.
• You'll ensure the comfort of patients by assisting and accompanying them from waiting room to examination room.
• You'll interview patients and record information in their medical records. Collect medical data to help physicians assess patient health and needs.
• You will be responsible for readying all necessary documents and forms for each office visit.
• You will check patient vital signs before exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays. This includes pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Routine patient testing is required. Acquiring and processing electrocardiograms is part of the job. Collecting and processing blood and urine samples is also necessary.
• You'll administer oral, rectal meds, vaccines as directed. Report any adverse reactions promptly.
• Additional duties will include the removal of sutures and staples and the changing of sterile and non-sterile dressings as required.

Key Success Factors

• You are open to frequent travel to different clinics within a specified, local region to perform assigned tasks.
• You earned a medical assistant certification from an approved program, like American Association of Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists.
• You are well-versed in the critical values of secure and accurate medical administration.
• You understand the fundamentals of "five rights" - right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.
• Record patient info following policies, regulations, and procedures. Familiar with HIPAA guidelines.
• You naturally observe patients' physical condition and promptly report any abnormalities to medical personnel.
• You're capable of administering injections and drawing blood.
• You are adept at medical terminologies.
• Your excellent interpersonal skills make patients feel comfortable. You come across as friendly, reassuring and approachable.
• You're comfortable taking instructions from doctors.
• You are accustomed to handling medical charts and records.
• You display high regard for detail.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - One year of experience preferred, but not required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
• Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed
• Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT
• Cert Medical 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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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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