Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Children's; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Pediatrics- Bee Cave seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams. You will collect patient data, document vital signs, assist with examinations and testing, administer medications as directed, and coordinate referrals and follow-up.

Strong communication with families and commitment to safety and quality care are essential. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, completion of a medical assistant program or approved licensing pathway,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a medical assistant or EMT program, or licensing authority documentation indicating certification path.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required.
• One qualifying credential such as CCMA, CMA, EMT, or similar required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications and allergies.
• Assists providers with examinations, tests, and treatments and documents care.
• Coordinates follow-up and referrals, and tracks results.
• Administers medications/immunizations as directed and documents administration.
• Maintains infection control, supplies, and records per CLIA/COLA/OSHA.
• Communicates with patients and families and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient communication

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA/EMT program graduate

Tools

CLIA/OSHA compliance

Job description

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Texas Children's Pediatrics- Bee Cave. You will gather patient information and work with the healthcare team to assess and provide age-appropriate care. You'll also assist with examinations, treatments, laboratory testing, patient education, and referrals while following practice protocols.

• Collects and accurately documents patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications, allergies, and reasons for visits
• Prepares patients for examinations, assists providers with treatments and testing, and documents care within the scope of practice
• Coordinates follow-up care for laboratory results, emergency room visits, and other patient needs
• Administers medications and immunizations as directed by physicians, documents administration and adverse reactions, and immediately reports errors
• Identifies patients eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program and follows program documentation and management procedures
• Provides and documents patient and family education as instructed by providers or practice protocols
• Coordinates referrals, verifies coverage, completes and transmits authorized referral documentation within 2 business days, and tracks follow-up reports
• Collects and processes specimens, performs laboratory tests and quality checks, and maintains testing equipment and records
• Coordinates outside laboratory services, tracks outstanding results, notifies providers, and reports laboratory errors and quality issues
• Screens and documents patient calls, provides telephone guidance and prescription refill support under provider direction, and responds appropriately to emergencies
• Maintains clinical supplies and medication inventories and follows infection control, CLIA/COLA, and OSHA requirements
• Communicates clearly with patients and families, participates in care team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and maintains certification through documented continuing education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program, or documentation from the licensing authority confirming that this education is not required for certification required
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required
• One qualifying credential: CCMA, CMA-AAM, CMA-C, EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, licensed paramedic, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA-AAH, RMA-AAMP, RMA-AMT, or RMA-ARMA required
• 1 year of related experience preferred