Certified Medical Assistant II

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant 2 in Plano for our Pulmonology clinic. You will support physicians, prepare exam rooms, and document patient histories. The role emphasizes teamwork and accurate record-keeping while providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, taking vital signs, and assisting with tests. A positive learning environment and collaboration with staff are crucial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of professional experience.
• BLS within 30 days of joining.
• CMA certification from NCCT, AAMA, NAHP, AMT, or AMCA.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure cleanliness post-procedure.
• Escort patients from waiting area and prepare for examination.
• Document medical histories and record vital signs.
• Perform routine patient tests, ECGs, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications as instructed by physicians.
• Change dressings and remove sutures.
• Handle calls and schedule appointments.
• Support team productivity through huddles and training of staff.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification (NCCT/AAMA/NAHP/AMT/AMCA)

Job description

Location

4716 Alliance Blvd, Baylor Med Plaza 2, Suite 700, Plano, 75093

Specialty

Pulmonology

Schedule

Monday thru Friday 8am - 500pm

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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 1

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

Job Summary

As a Certified Medical Assistant 2, you will help patients' physical well-being under a doctor's guidance. Tasks include updating records, giving injections, and more. Administrative duties like scheduling and staff training are also part of the job. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive learning atmosphere.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Offering help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.
• Setting up treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensuring their cleanliness post-procedure.
• Accompanying patients from the waiting area, preparing them for their examination.
• Conducting patient interviews to obtain medical information and documenting it in their medical history.
• Taking and recording patient vital signs.
• Carrying out routine patient tests, processing electrocardiograms, and collecting specimen samples.
• Administering medications as instructed by Physician.
• Changing dressings and removing sutures and staples.
• Undertaking administrative tasks like answering calls and scheduling appointments.
• Promoting team productivity through huddles and meetings, and assisting in the mentoring and training of staff members.

Key Success Factors

• An understanding of safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
• Aptitude for documenting patient information accurately.
• Capacity to monitor patients' overall physical health, and report any abnormal findings.
• Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Exceptional patient care skills, including a comforting bedside manner.
• Ability to adhere closely to instructions given by physicians.
• Experience with medical charts and records.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• A minimum of (2) two years of professional experience.
• Obtaining a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within (30) thirty days of joining.
• Must be a 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.