Clinical Medical Assistant job: link: simplyhired/job/certified-medical-assistant-job/baylor-scott-white-health/tlbhsmddp7?cid=ueebalcniffrrrzjzmixhspvciusvyoz Certified Medical Assistant Apply Now Company: Baylor Scott & White Health Location: Temple, TX Date Posted: July 24, 2014 Source: Baylor Scott & White Health Job Summary: **Department: MnCCln Ob Gyn** **Hours: Full Time** **Scott & White requires both a certificate of completion from a medical assistant program and a National certification (certified medical assistant). Also required is your Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification. Only American Heart Association, or Military issued Healthcare Provider CPR is accepted. ** Under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients. 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. MAINTAINS VITAL SIGNS, CHIEF COMPLAINT, ALLERGIES AND UPDATES MEDICATION LIST. *Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. *Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures. *Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities. *Takes medical histories and recording of vital signs. ADMINISTERS ROUTINE ORAL, RECTAL OR INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS. *Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration. *Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time. *Knowledge of the importance of preventing medication errors and near miss medication errors. *Identifies and reports adverse reactions. *Prepare and administer medications as directed by Physician. COMPLETES ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PERFORM ROUTINE PATIENT TESTING. *Completes all steps to acquire and process electrocardiograms. *Completes all steps in the collection and processing of blood specimens. *Completes all steps in the collection and processing of urine samples. ASSISTS WITH PROCEDURES, ROOM AND EQUIPMENT SET UP. *Sets up room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in room and in good working order. *Cleans room after procedure, takes soiled items to appropriate location. *Responsible for stocking all supplies in assigned rooms at end of shift. *Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment according to established policies and procedures. *Prepare patients for tests, procedures, and x-rays. *Remove sutures and staples. *Change sterile and non-sterile dressings. PERFORMS CLERICAL FUNCTIONS RELATED TO PATEINT CARE IN AN AMBULATORY SETTING. *Ability to use the support appropriate patient care scheduling systems. *Ability to enter patient related data into the practice management system. *Ability to interpret and input patient orders. EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STAFF. *Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities. *PERFORMS OTHER POSITION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY: *Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, often stressful environment. *Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of principles of aseptic and sterile technique. *Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments. *Knowledge of computers, keyboard, e-mail programs and the use of web-based applications. *Basic understanding of rules, regulations, and retrieval of insurance information. *Ability to identify problems and recommending solutions. *Commitment to service and quality. *Occasional to frequent exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards. Qualifications **Minimum/No Experience** **H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent** **Basic Cardiac Life Support** **LifeSupCert 30d aft exp if req** **Certified Medical Assistant - National CMA**
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:53:55 +0000
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