Certified Medical Assistant Float
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Texas Urogynecology Associates Dallas :4501 Swiss Avenue Dallas,
TX 75204 This position requires travel within a 25 mile radius of the
primary location listed above Mileage will be reimbursed if traveling to multiple locations
during the same work day. This is an exciting opportunity to work with several teams
within BSWH!! JOB SUMMARY The Certified Medical Assistant Float, 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Serves as a float pool resource to various clinics within
designated, local region. 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
patient's medical record. Collects all medical data in order to
facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the
patient's needs. Ensures 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. Performs administrative 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 assist in
mentoring and training staff. Identifies issues and participates in
process improvement initiatives. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Able to travel regularly to various clinics within designated,
local region and complete duties within scope as assigned. 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. Able to accurately document patient information in accordance
with organizational policies, regulations and procedures.
Familiarity with HIPPA regulations. Able to make observations of the general physical condition of
the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of
abnormalities. Able 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. Able to take instruction from a doctor. Familiarity with medical charts and records. High attention to detail. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
level QUALIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of
hire or transfer. Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be a CMA from list
below: 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 or AAMP Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.
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