Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Heights

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

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting, handling data collection, exams preparation, and patient education as part of a pediatric-focused care team.

The role requires BLS certification and typically offers opportunities to work with diverse age groups from infants to adolescents, with physician-directed duties and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a medical assistant or EMT program or licensing confirmation that education is not required for certification.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• National medical assistant certifications (CCMA, CMA-AAMA, CMA-C, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA variants, EMT etc.) may be required for certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collecting patient/family data across biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental domains.
• Accurately records vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and visit reasons.
• Updates patient documentation with prior care locations, medications, allergies, and other information per protocol.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists providers during treatments and testing.
• Documents and administers medications and immunizations as directed by the physician.
• Supports patient education and self-management strategies.
• Operates routine clinical equipment (thermometers, scales, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, etc.).
• Undergoes respiratory fitness testing per safety standards.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant or EMT program completion

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

One year related experience preferred

CCMA / CMA / NCMA / RMA (various certs)

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assess and provide direct care to patients in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0 to 18 years) and adults as necessary.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for a visit with 100% accuracy
• Updates documentation to include if the patient has received care at any other location since the last visit, current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol
• Prepares patient for examination and assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed
• Completes and documents treatments and interventions as directed by provider and within the scope of practice
• Documents and administers medication and immunizations as directed by the physician
• Supports patients/families in self-management of their health through assisting with patient education
• Ability to use a thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoscope, butterfly needles, hearing/vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, tympanometry, basic laboratory equipment, i.e., microscope, centrifuge, hematology analyzer, and specimen collection
• Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment
• 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.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. 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 -Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• 1-year related experience preferred
• One of the national certification/registrations:
  • CCMA: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • CMA-AAMA: Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • CMA-C: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification – American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • NCMA: National Certified Medical Assistant – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • NRCMA: National Registered Certified Medical Assistant – National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • RMA-AAH: Registered Medical Assistant – American Allied Health
  • RMA-AAMP: Registered Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Personnel
  • RMA-AMT: Registered Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologist
  • RMA-ARMA: Registered Medical Assistant – American Registry of Medical Assistants
  • EMT: Emergency Medical Technician – Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-A: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-B: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic – Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-I: Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate – Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-P: Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic – Texas Department of State Health Services
  • LIC PAR: Licensed Paramedic – Texas Department of State Health Services

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.