Certified Medical Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health • Beverly Hills, TX

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About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients. You work closely with doctors to provide care. Responsibilities include updating records, administering medication, giving injections, and recording vital signs. You maintain detailed documentation with precision. Providing patient-focused service, you perform each task proficiently and diligently. Clinic hours, M-Sat, 8a-8p. Sun 10a-6p.

Requirements

• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
• Clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of the five patient rights: Identify the correct patient, administer the correct medication, ensure the right dosage, use the right administration method, and adhere to the right schedule.
• Ability to accurately document patient information abiding by organizational policies and regulatory standards, including privacy laws.
• Ability to closely observe a patient's general physical condition, reporting any noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
• Adept at administering injections and drawing blood.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to foster trust and rapport with patients.
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• Keen eye for details.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Family Medicine or Urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
• Guide patients from the waiting room and help them get ready for their examination.
• Interview patients and update medical records.
• Collect detailed medical information to help the physician understand patient needs.
• Ensure paperwork is ready before the visit.
• Record patient's vital signs - pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Prepare patients for exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
• Perform regular patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples for processing.
• Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and report to the physician.
• Change both sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed, and remove sutures and staples when requested.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED