Certified Medical Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health - Sachse, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Sachse, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Medical Assistant Float position at Baylor Scott & White Health involves assisting in the delivery of healthcare under the direction of a physician. This role requires performing a variety of patient care activities, including maintaining clinical records, administering medications, and taking vital signs. The position is full-time, scheduled for weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM, and requires travel to various clinics within the designated local region.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a float pool resource to various clinics within designated, local region.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and cleans rooms after procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies, and assists with inventory levels.
• Accompanies patients from the waiting room and prepares them for examination.
• Interviews patients and records or inputs information into the patient's medical record.
• Measures, collects, and records patient's vital signs and prepares patients for examinations and tests.
• Performs routine patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and collects blood specimens and urine samples.
• Prepares and administers routine medications, injections, and vaccinations as directed by the physician.
• Performs administrative duties such as answering telephones, taking messages, and scheduling patient appointments.
• Facilitates or leads huddles and various team meetings, managing process workflow and/or staff schedules.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Medical assistant certification from an accredited program (e.g., AAMA, AMT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology.
• Ability to accurately document patient information and make observations of patient conditions.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease.
• 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