Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatric care across our network. You will gather patient information, assist with exams and testing, and coordinate follow-up care with the healthcare team.

You will administer medications and vaccines, document procedures, and educate patients and families per practice protocols. A strong emphasis on infection control and continuing education is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or documentation from licensing authority if not required for certification.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications, allergies, and reasons for visits.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists with treatments and testing; documents care.
• Coordinates follow-up care for labs, ER visits and other patient needs.
• Administers medications and immunizations as directed; documents administration and reactions.
• Identifies patients eligible for vaccines programs and follows documentation procedures.
• Provides and documents patient and family education as instructed by providers.
• Coordinates referrals and tracks follow-up reports.
• Collects and processes specimens, performs lab tests and quality checks; maintains equipment.
• Coordinates outside lab services and notifies providers of results and issues.
• Screens calls, provides telephonic guidance and refill support under provider direction.
• Maintains clinical supplies and follows infection control and OSHA requirements.
• Communicates with patients and families; participates in care team meetings and quality initiatives.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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. 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

About Us

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.