Certified Medical Assistant II

Certified Medical Assistant II

Location : 4400 I-30 Greenville 75402 - Family Practice

Schedule : Full time, weekdays. M-F, 7 : 30a start time

The Certified Medical Assistant 2, 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 assist in scheduling, mentoring and training staff. May be some travel to Royse City clinic if help is needed in our Pediatric clinic.

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.
• 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.
• Performs administrative related duties such as answering telephones, taking and relaying messages and scheduling patient appointments.
• 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.

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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.