Certified Medical Assistant II

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant 2 for our outpatient clinic. Under physician guidance, you will update records, administer injections, and support patient examinations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, a positive learning atmosphere, and adherence to safety standards. Requirements include a high school diploma, CMA certification eligibility, BLS within 30 days, and 2 years of professional experience. Our benefits support work-life balance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist during patient examinations and treatments under physician guidance.
• Update and document patient records and medical history.
• Take and record vital signs and perform basic patient tests.
• Prepare treatment rooms and manage supplies and equipment.
• Administer medications as instructed by the physician.
• Support scheduling and staff training to promote teamwork.

Skills

Patient care skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Injections administration

Education

CMA Certification (NCCT/AAMA/AMCA/NAHP/AMT/NRCMA/CCMA)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR / Medical records management

Job description

Location: Temple, TX - Outpatient Clinic - 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508

Specialty: OBGYN

Shift: Full-time, Day Shift

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.