Certified Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced Pediatric Care

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

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to deliver direct, developmentally appropriate care to patients 0-18 and adults as needed. You will work in a fast-paced patient care area and support providers during examinations and testing.

Responsibilities include collecting data, vital signs, updating records, preparing patients, administering medications, and educating families for self-management. Respiratory fit testing is required for safety.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from a medical assistant or EMT program or documentation showing certification not required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• 1 year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collecting patient/family data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental info.
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and visit reason with accuracy.
• Updates records for prior care, meds, and allergies per protocol.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists provider during treatments and testing.
• Completes treatments and documents interventions as directed.
• Documents and administers medications and immunizations as directed.
• Supports patient education for self-management.
• Operates thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoscope, basic lab equipment.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing as required for safety.

Skills

BLS Certification

1-year experience

CCMA

CMA-AAMA

CMA-C

NCMA

NRCMA

RMA-AKH

RMA-AMP

RMA-AT

RMA-ARMA

EMT

EMT-A

EMT-B

EMT-I

EMT-P

LIC PAR

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

MA/EMT program grad or license exception

Job description

Texas Children's is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to deliver direct, developmentally appropriate care to patients 0-18 and adults as needed. You will work in a fast-paced patient care area and support providers during examinations and testing.

Responsibilities include collecting data, vital signs, updating records, preparing patients, administering medications, and educating families for self-management. Respiratory fit testing is required for safety.