Certified Medical Assistant II

Job Summary - Certified Medical Assistant II

1600 W College St Grapevine 75061 - Neurosurgery

Schedule is: Full time, weekdays. M-F, 8a-4:30p

The Neurosurgery Certified Medical Assistant II (CMA II), under the direction of a physician, plays an integral role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position performs a wide range of clinical and administrative duties, including maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation, obtaining and recording vital signs, assisting with patient care activities, and adhering to established policies, procedures

Essential Functions of the Role

• Offering help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.

• Occasional travel to assist with office in Flower Mound

• 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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

• Highly organized

• Ability to work independently

• Professionalism, Accountability, and patient-centered approach to care

• Solid understanding of insurance verification, authorizations, & healthcare payer requirements

• 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.

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.

Belonging Statement

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

• A minimum of (3) three years of professional experience as a medical assistant

• Experience in Neurosurgery

• 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.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.