Certified Medical Assistant I Float

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waxahachie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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. 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: 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 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Requirements

Open to frequent travel to different clinics within a specified, local region to perform assigned tasks.
Earned a medical assistant certification from an approved program, like American Association of Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists.
Well-versed in the critical values of secure and accurate medical administration.
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.
Naturally observe patients' physical condition and promptly report any abnormalities to medical personnel.
Capable of administering injections and drawing blood.
Adept at medical terminologies.
Excellent interpersonal skills make patients feel comfortable. You come across as friendly, reassuring and approachable.
Comfortable taking instructions from doctors.
Accustomed to handling medical charts and records.
Display high regard for detail.
EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
EXPERIENCE - At least (1) one year of experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pediatrics

Responsibilities

Act as a versatile resource for various clinics within a designated, local area.
Involved in patient examination and treatment under the guidance of a physician.
Keep treatment rooms ready for patient examination, ensuring their cleanliness after procedures and maintaining supplies.
Ensure the comfort of patients by assisting and accompanying them from waiting room to examination room.
Interview patients and record information in their medical records. Collect medical data to help physicians assess patient health and needs.
Responsible for readying all necessary documents and forms for each office visit.
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.
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.