Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Fulshear

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pediatric care network dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to children. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in patient care, working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and have a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a community that values teamwork and strives for the best outcomes for every child.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a medical assistant program or EMT program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient data and documenting vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatments.
• Coordinate patient care and follow up on lab results.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program Graduation

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

Basic Medical Equipment

Job description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Fulshear

Talent Area: Medical Assistant

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: TCP Fulshear Pediatrics

Shift: M-F 8a-5p

Job ID: 417251

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Fulshear — someone to gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.

TCP Fulshear 6623 W Cross Creek Bend Ln, Fulshear, TX 77441

Think you’ve got what it takes?

“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. ”

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

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

BLS - American Heart Association

One of the following licenses and certifications :

• 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-Interm 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

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

Thank the customer

Adheres to Standards of Behavior

Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator

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

About Texas Children’s

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 14,000+ 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.