Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Conroe

Texas Children's Hospital; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care in a busy pediatric environment. The role encompasses clinical support, ensuring high-quality patient interactions and managing documentation of care protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Requires certification from recognized medical assistant training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Preferred: 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of patient family data.
• Document vital signs and medications accurately.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist during treatments.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Customer service concepts

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a medical assistant program

Job description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Conroe

Talent Area: Medical Assistant

Full/Part Time: Full time

Shift: Days

Job ID: 417809

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Conroe— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide clinical support for patients in the hospital’s various ambulatory settings, promoting cost-effective, age-appropriate, safe, and high-quality family-centered care.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical assistant/outpatient care tasks, and customer service concepts
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, and operate basic medical equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program OR documentation from the licensing authority confirming that medical assistant/emergency medical technician education is not a requirement for certification

"As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards."

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association

One of the following:

• CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA National Health Career Association (NHA)
• CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-A - Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-B - Emergency Medical Tech-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-I - Emergency Medical Techn-Intern Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
• LIC PAR - Licensed-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
• NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• NRCMA - National Registered CMA National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 yr. of related experience

Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and coworkers

• Acknowledges the customer
• Identifies self
• Keeps customers informed by explaining all tasks, processes, and procedures
• Thanks the customer
• Adheres to Standards of Behavior
• Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the collection of patient/family data, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with complete accuracy
• Document current medications, allergies, and other information in the electronic health record
• Prepare patients for examination and assist provider during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed
• Document all interventions per practice protocol
• Call in and/or send electronic prescription refills as directed
• Assist provider during office emergency patient care
• Keep rooms stocked with supplies and notify managers when supplies are low
• Participate as a member of the care team, working with each member to meet patient goals, and participate in daily huddles and staff meetings
• Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, etc.
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children program and follow procedures for documentation and management
• Assess patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
• Manage outstanding orders and lab error work queues to ensure results are received

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with over 200 physicians across 50+ locations in Houston. Our Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric services to children in need, especially those with low incomes or without insurance.

Join our team of over 14,000 members by visiting texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.