Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant II Float

Name of clinic: BSW NW Pod Primary Care clinics

Physical Address: No one clinic (FLOAT). This role covers all of Grapevine and Irving regions

Clinic Hours and work hours for Candidate: 8-5p/M-F

*Min of 2 Years experience*

About Us

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.

Benefits

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.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant II Float. Support physicians in providing healthcare. Responsibilities include patient care and maintaining records. Dispense medication, perform injections, and record vital signs. Gain diverse experience and touch many lives in this role.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Help clinics in various areas and provide needed support. Aid in patient care under a physician's guidance.
• Prepare treatment rooms for exams by cleaning and restocking. Monitor inventory levels for supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Assist patients, guiding them to the examination room and recording important data for their medical records. Prepare charts and forms.
• Measure patients' vital signs, like pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Record these to prepare them for exams, tests, and x-rays.
• Perform routine patient testing, like electrocardiograms, blood specimens, and urine samples. Administer oral, rectal medications, injections, and vaccinations.
• Identify and report any adverse reactions. Note that handling of controlled substances is not involved.
• Answer telephones, relay messages, and schedule patient appointments.
• Help with team meetings. Manage workflows, schedules, and train staff. Proactively identify problems and improve processes.

Key Success Factors

• Can commute to local clinics regularly for assigned tasks efficiently as directed.
• Possessing a certification from a recognized program like AAMA or AMT is required for medical assistants.
• Well-versed in delivering safe and accurate medical care.
• Understanding the five rights in healthcare is crucial: giving the right medicine to the correct patient in the proper amount.
• Ability to document patient details accurately, following organizational policies, regulations, and procedures. Understanding of the rules of patient privacy laws.
• Ability to evaluate patients' health, notifying nurse of abnormalities in physical state.
• Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
• Understanding of medical terminologies.
• Exceptional patient interaction skills, making patients comfortable and easing their anxieties, presenting a friendly, reassuring, and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to follow instructions from doctors.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• Precision and close attention to detail.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - (2) two years of experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
• Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be a CMA from list below:
• 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.