Certified Medical Assistant II

Baylor Scott & White Health - Red Oak, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Red Oak, TX

Hospitals

About the position

As a Certified Medical Assistant II at Baylor Scott and White, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients' physical well-being under the guidance of physicians. This full-time position involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, emphasizing teamwork and a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 the 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Obtaining a Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of joining.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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