Certified Medical Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health•Rowlett, TX

20h

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistants deliver healthcare, handle admin tasks, and clinical responsibilities. They manage patient records and care coordination tasks. They ensure high-quality health services and patient satisfaction. 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
EXPERIENCE - New grads and experience welcome to apply
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
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 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.
Proficiency in managing medical administrative tasks according to legal guidelines and productivity measures.
A sound understanding of the importance of precise and risk-free medical administration.
Acquaintance with the essential medical methods: correct patient, appropriate medication, accurate dose, suitable route, and right timing.
The ability to meticulously record patient information in line with organizational policies and procedures.
Knowledge about privacy regulations in healthcare, specifically those related to HIPAA.
Skill in administering injections and drawing blood.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to listen well.
Quick aptitude in evaluating requests using both online and paper-based materials, and accurately responding to inquiries from patients.
Good data entry and computer skills are required, along with attention to detail.
Fast typing and excellent navigation abilities are also necessary.
Comfortable with high-pace and regularly changing working conditions.

Responsibilities

Handle relevant messages using our standard workflow.
Act as the primary reviewer for all team-assigned messages, identifying those suitable for top professional roles.
Provide patients with educational materials as directed by the medical professionals.
Ensure message statuses are correctly marked to highlight who is responsible for further action.
Direct out-of-scope messages to the right team member, pool, or provider.
Document all interactions and activities in the electronic medical record clearly and efficiently.
Facilitate referrals and secure prior approvals as per our clinic workflow.
Manage paperwork such as Family and Medical Leave Act documents, home health forms, and others.
Implement standing orders delegated to you.
Manage pending orders and related diagnosis codes.
Undertake administrative duties including making patient calls, sending Mychart notifications, and passing along messages.
Take on initial responsibility for closing care gaps for your assigned patient panels.
If necessary, perform in-clinic duties as outlined in the job descriptions for Certified Medical Assistants.