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About the Role

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients by working closely with doctors to provide care. Responsibilities include updating records, administering medication, giving injections, and recording vital signs, while maintaining detailed documentation with precision and providing patient-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
• Guide patients from the waiting room and help them get ready for their examination.
• Interview patients and update medical records.
• Collect detailed medical information to help the physician understand patient needs.
• Ensure paperwork is ready before the visit.
• Record patient's vital signs - pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Prepare patients for exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
• Perform regular patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples for processing.
• Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and report to the physician.
• Change both sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed, and remove sutures and staples when requested.

Requirements

• Possess a medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards.
• Know the five patient rights: Identify the correct patient, administer the correct medication, ensure the right dosage, use the right administration method, and adhere to the right schedule.
• Accurately document patient information abiding by organizational policies and regulatory standards, including privacy laws.
• Closely observe a patient's general physical condition, reporting any noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
• Administer injections and draw blood.
• Understand medical terminology.
• Foster trust and rapport with patients.
• Appear friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• A keen eye for details is required.

Skills

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Medical Administration Safety Procedures
• Patient Rights Knowledge
• Accurate Documentation
• Patient Observation
• Injection Administration
• Blood Drawing
• Medical Terminology
• Patient Rapport Building
• Following Instructions
• Medical Chart Familiarity
• Attention to Detail

Location

• 10815 RR 2222, Bldg B, Austin, 78730

Work Type

• Mon-Fri (8a-5p)

Experience Level

• Less than 1 year of experience

Education Level

• H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

• Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities.
• Baylor and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
• Core Values: Serve faithfully, Never settle, In it together, Make an impact.

Equal Opportunity

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