Certified Medical Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Health
About the Role
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients, working closely with doctors to provide care. You maintain detailed documentation with precision and provide patient-focused service, performing each task proficiently and diligently.
Location
McKinney, TX
Hours
Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm
Key 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, collecting 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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; appear 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
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire or transfer.
- Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one of the following:
- 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