Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

Baylor Scott & White -Gastroenterology

Location: 3800 Gaylord Parkway Frisco, TX

Shift: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

This position is Hybrid /remote working in a call center environment, conducting medical triage, appointment scheduling, new and existing patient referrals, medication refills. The position will require some training to be done at the clinic location in Frisco, Texas before working from home.

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Medical Assistant II, under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering medications, giving injections and taking vital signs. This position may assists in scheduling, mentoring and training staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans rooms after procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies. Assists with inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary supplies, equipment and instruments, and records as necessary.
• Performs administrative related duties such as answering telephones, taking and relaying messages and scheduling patient appointments.
• Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination.
• Interviews patients and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Collects all medical data in order to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs. Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.
• Prepares and administers routine oral, rectal, medications, injections and vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by Physician. Identifies and reports adverse reactions.
• Measures, collects and records patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for examinations and tests, procedures and x-rays.
• Facilitates or leads huddles and various team meetings. May manage process workflow and/or staff schedules, and assists in mentoring and training staff. Identifies issues and participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Performs routine patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and collects and processes blood specimens and urine samples.
• Removes sutures and staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to take instruction from a doctor.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.
• Ability to give injections and draw blood.
• Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration.
• Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures. Familiarity with HIPPA regulations.
• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists.
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease. Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT
• Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA
• Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA
• Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed
• Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.
• Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP