Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Missouri City

Texas Children's Hospital; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading pediatric care network, where your role as a Certified Medical Assistant will be vital in providing exceptional care to children. You'll gather important patient information, assist in examinations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for young patients. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of families, especially those in need. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to delivering quality service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a medical assistant program or EMT program.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient data and documenting vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.
• Manage prescription refills and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program Graduation

BLS Certification

Tools

Basic Medical Equipment

Job description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Missouri City

Talent Area: Medical Assistant

Full/Part Time: Full time

Shift: M-F 8a-5p

Job ID: 417245

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

Location: TCP Missouri City, 5819 Hwy 6 300 #300, Missouri City, TX 77459

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, outpatient care tasks, and customer service concepts
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills; ability to operate basic medical equipment
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• One of the following licenses and certifications:
  • CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA (NHA)
  • CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant (AAMA)
  • CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (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 (NCCT)
  • NRCMA - National Registered CMA (NAHP)
  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant (various certifying bodies)

Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and coworkers, including acknowledging the customer, identifying oneself, explaining procedures, and thanking the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting patient/family data, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Accurately collect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit
• Document medications, allergies, and other relevant information in the electronic health record
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatments, examinations, and tests
• Document all interventions per practice protocol
• Manage prescription refills and assist during office emergencies
• Ensure rooms are stocked with supplies and notify management of low inventory
• Participate in team activities, daily huddles, and staff meetings
• Follow up on lab results, ER visits, and coordinate patient care
• Identify eligible patients for the Vaccines for Children program and document accordingly
• Verify coverage and manage referrals and lab result workflows

About Texas Children’s: Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation's largest primary pediatric care network, dedicated to the health of children from infants to teenagers, with over 50 locations in the Houston area. We aim to build a community of healthy children through trusted, high-quality services, especially for low-income families and those without insurance.

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

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating 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 other protected statuses.