Job Summary - Certified Medical Assistant
1441 S Midlothian Pkwy Suite 100A Midlothian 76065 - Urgent Care
Scheduled is: Full time, Rotating 12 hour shifts (some weekends)
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will help patients' physical well-being under a doctor's guidance. Tasks include updating records, giving injections, and more. Administrative duties like scheduling and staff training are also part of the job. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive learning atmosphere. Some travel to clinics in Waxahachie/Irving if coverage is needed
Essential Functions of the Role
- Offering help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.
- Setting up treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensuring their cleanliness post-procedure.
- Accompanying patients from the waiting area, preparing them for their examination.
- Conducting patient interviews to obtain medical information and documenting it in their medical history.
- Taking and recording patient vital signs.
- Carrying out routine patient tests, processing electrocardiograms, and collecting specimen samples.
- Administering medications as instructed by Physician.
- Changing dressings and removing sutures and staples.
- Undertaking administrative tasks like answering calls and scheduling appointments.
- Promoting team productivity through huddles and meetings, and assisting in the mentoring and training of staff members.
Key Success Factors
- An understanding of safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
- 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
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers 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 to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- A minimum of (3) three years of professional experience.
- Obtaining a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within (30) thirty 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.