Certified Medical Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health•McKinney, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients, working closely with doctors to provide care. The role includes updating records, administering medications and injections, recording vital signs, and maintaining precise documentation. You provide patient-focused service and carry out tasks proficiently and diligently. This position is in Primary Care at 5220 W University Dr, Suite 100, McKinney, Texas 75071, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Less than one year of experience.
Medical assistant certification from an accepted certifying organization: NCMA from NCCT; CMA from AAMA or ARMA; CCMA from NHA; RMA from AMT, AAMP, or AAH; NRCMA from NAHP; or CMAC from AMCA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Demonstrated understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards, including the five rights of medication administration.
Ability to document patient information accurately in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and privacy laws.
Ability to observe patients’ general physical condition and report noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
Ability to administer injections and draw blood.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and present as friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
Willingness and ability to follow doctors’ instructions.
Familiarity with medical charts and records.
Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintain cleanliness, and ensure supplies are stocked.
Guide patients from the waiting room and help them prepare for examinations.
Interview patients, collect medical information, update medical records, and ensure paperwork is ready before visits.
Record patients’ pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
Perform routine patient tests, including electrocardiograms, and collect blood and urine samples for processing.
Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed, monitor for adverse reactions, and report them to the physician.
Change sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed and remove sutures and staples when requested.