Medical Assistant

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

**Baylor Scott & White -Pulmonary Care Consultants****Location: Ivring, TX****Shift: Days*****Primary role will be front desk & back up when needed for the current MA*****JOB SUMMARY**The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, performs various patient care services to include some delegated medical procedures.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE**Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination.Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.Collects, labels and delivers specimens to the laboratory.Participates in performance improvement activities as they are available.Attends in service education, as required.**KEY SUCCESS FACTORS**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 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level**QUALIFICATIONS**- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.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.

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