Certified Medical Assistant Cameron Family Medicine Clinic
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Cameron
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
**JOB SUMMARY**The Certified Medical Assistant 1 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 and documentation, administering medications, giving
injections, and taking vital signs.**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 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.+ 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.+ Performs routine patient testing, acquires
and processes electrocardiograms, and collects and processes blood
specimens and urine samples.+ Prepares and administers routine
oral, rectal, medications, injections and vaccinations excluding
controlled substances, as directed by Physician. Identifies and
reports adverse reactions.+ Removes sutures and staples and change
sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested.**KEY SUCCESS
FACTORS**+ Medical assistant certification from a program
accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the
American Medical Technologists.+ Knowledge of principles of safe
and accurate medical administration.+ Knowledge of the 5 rights:
right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right
time.+ Ability to accurately document patient information in
accordance with organizational policies, regulations and
procedures. Familiarity with HIPPA regulations.+ 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 medical
terminology.+ Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients
feel at ease. Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to
patients.+ Ability to take instruction from a doctor.+ Familiarity
with medical charts and records.+ High attention to
detail.**BENEFITS**Our competitive benefits package includes the
following+ 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 1Note: Benefits may vary
based upon position type and/or level**QUALIFICATIONS**+ EDUCATION
- H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent+ EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
Experience**- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -**+ Basic Life
Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.+ Cert
Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one listed+ 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.As a health care system committed to improving the
health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the
same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1,
2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who
use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer
committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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