Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -TCP Cyfair

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the TCP Cy-Fair location to provide clinical support in ambulatory settings, promoting safe, high-quality family-centered care.

You will collect patient data, document vitals, manage medications and allergies in the EHR, and assist providers during examinations and procedures while supporting the care team and participating in daily huddles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from CMA/EMT program or licensing authority documentation if certification is not required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient/family data per protocol.
• Record vital signs, BMI, height/weight, visit reason accurately.
• Document medications, allergies in the electronic health record.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers.
• Document interventions per protocol and process refills as directed.
• Assist during office emergencies and maintain stocked rooms.
• Collaborate with care team and participate in daily huddles.

Skills

Patient data collection

Vital signs documentation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Cy-Fair— 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?

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include 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, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed by the provider
• 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 of the team to meet the goals of the patient, and participate in daily huddles and monthly staff meetings
• Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, et cetera
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management
• Assess patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiate referral
• Manage the outstanding orders report and lab error work queue to assure results are received
• Provide superb customer service

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
• BLS - American Heart Association Required

"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."

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. 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 federal, state, province or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.