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Baylor Scott & White Health - Hewitt, TX
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare delivery in a family medicine clinic. Under the supervision of a physician, the CMA is responsible for a variety of patient care activities, including maintaining clinical records, administering medications, and assisting with examinations. This full-time position requires flexibility in working hours within the clinic's operational schedule, which runs Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM.
Responsibilities
- Helps in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and cleans rooms after procedures.
- Accompanies patients from the waiting room and prepares them for examination.
- Interviews patients and records or inputs information into patients' medical records.
- Measures, collects, and records patients' vital signs and prepares them for examinations and tests.
- Performs routine patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and collects blood and urine samples.
- Prepares and administers routine medications and injections as directed by the physician.
- Removes sutures and staples and changes dressings as requested.
Requirements
- Medical assistant certification from an accredited program (AAMA or AMT).
- Knowledge of safe and accurate medical administration standards.
- Ability to accurately document patient information according to policies and regulations.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to observe and report on patients' physical conditions.
- Ability to give injections and draw blood.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent bedside manner and ability to reassure patients.
- Ability to follow instructions from a physician.
- 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
