Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Children's; Dripping Springs (TX); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas Children's in Texas is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the healthcare team by gathering patient information, assessing needs, and delivering age-appropriate care in line with HEART values. You will assist with examinations, labs, immunizations, education, referrals, and care coordination, while adhering to protocols and OSHA/CLIA standards; a team-focused environment awaits.

Strong communication with patients and families, documentation of vital signs, medications, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a medical assistant or EMT program, or documentation that certification requirements may be waived by licensing authority.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• One qualifying credential such as 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 is required.
• 1 year of related experience is preferred.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Vital signs

Patient education

Clinical assistance

Formation

Medical Assistant program

Emergency Medical Technician program

Licensing documentation waiver

Description du poste

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.

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you’ll 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.

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Job Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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