Certified Medical Assistant CMA Orthopedics
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Medical Assistant 1 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 and
documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and
taking vital signs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
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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 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.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
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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.
Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance
with organizational policies, regulations and procedures.
Familiarity with HIPPA regulations.
Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of
the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of
abnormalities.
Ability 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.
Ability to take instruction from a doctor.
Familiarity with medical charts and records.
High attention to detail.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
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
levelQUALIFICATIONS
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
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Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Round Rock , Certified Medical Assistant CMA Orthopedics, Other , Round Rock, Texas
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