Certified Medical Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Health
About the Role
Certified Medical Assistant at Baylor Scott & White Health in Plano, TX (Specialty: Arrhythmia, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
Job Summary
Support healthcare professionals and patients by working closely with doctors. Responsibilities include updating records, administering medication, giving injections, and recording vital signs. Maintain detailed documentation with precision, providing patient-focused service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
- Guide patients from the waiting room and help them prepare for their examination.
- Interview patients and update medical records, collecting detailed medical information and ensuring 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 routine patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples.
- Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed.
- Monitor for adverse reactions and report to the physician.
- Change sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed.
- Remove sutures and staples when requested.
Key Success Factors
- Possess a medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards.
- Know 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.
- 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, appearing friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
- Willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors.
- Familiarity with medical charts and records.
- Keen eye for details.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION: H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 year of experience.
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Must be one of the following Certified Medical Assistant certifications:
- Cert Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA
- Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT
- 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
- Cert Medical Assistant (CMA) from one listed (general)