Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Palm Center

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide care in a fast-paced pediatric setting for ages 0-18 and adults as needed. You will assist clinicians, collect data, and document accurately.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 1 year of related experience. A variety of national CMA/EMT certifications are acceptable; training is provided where needed.

Qualifikationen

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a medical assistant or EMT program or documentation that certification is not required.
• BLS-Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• National certification/registrations listed in the job ad.

Aufgaben

• Assists in collecting data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural and environmental information.
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with accuracy.
• Updates documentation on prior visits, current medications, allergies, and other information per protocol.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists provider during treatments and testing.
• Documents treatments and interventions as directed and within scope of practice.
• Documents and administers medications and immunizations as directed by the physician.
• Supports patients and families in self-management through education.
• Uses basic diagnostic equipment and basic laboratory equipment as needed.

Ausbildung

H.S. Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/EMT program or equivalent certification

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

CCMA: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – NHA

CMA-AAMA: CMA – AAMA

CMA-C: Clinical Medical Assistant – AMCA

NCMA: National Certified Medical Assistant – NCCT

NRCMA: National Registered Certified Medical Assistant – NAHP

RMA-AAH: Registered Medical Assistant – AAH

RMA-AAMP: Registered Medical Assistant – AAMP

RMA-AMT: Registered Medical Assistant – AMT

RMA-ARMA: Registered Medical Assistant – ARMA

EMT: Emergency Medical Technician – Tx DHS

EMT-A: Advanced EMT – Tx DHS

EMT-B: EMT-B – Tx DHS

EMT-I: EMT-Intermediate – Tx DHS

EMT-P: EMT-Paramedic – Tx DHS

LIC PAR: Licensed Paramedic – Tx DHS

Jobbeschreibung

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.