Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Texas Children's Hospital; The Woodlands (TX); In loco; USD 35.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to collect patient information, take vitals, and support clinicians in examinations and testing. You will document care, coordinate referrals, and assist in vaccines and immunizations within practice protocols.

The role includes patient and family education, adherence to CLIA/COA and OSHA standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives across the care team.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from a medical assistant or EMT program, or licensing-based alternative for certification.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• One qualifying credential: CCMA, CMA‑AAM, CMA‑C, EMT, EMT‑A, EMT‑B, EMT‑I, EMT‑P, licensed paramedic, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA‑AAH, RMA‑AAMP, RMA‑AMT, or RMA‑ARMA required.

Mansioni

• Collects and documents patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications, allergies, and reasons for visits.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists with treatments and testing; documents care within scope of practice.
• Coordinates follow-up care for lab results, ER visits, and other patient needs.
• Administers medications and immunizations as directed; documents administration and reports adverse reactions.
• Identifies patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follows documentation procedures.
• Provides and documents patient and family education as instructed by providers.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Patient education

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant or EMT program

BLS certification (AHA)

One qualifying credential: CCMA, CMA, EMT, etc.

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to collect patient information, take vitals, and support clinicians in examinations and testing. You will document care, coordinate referrals, and assist in vaccines and immunizations within practice protocols.

The role includes patient and family education, adherence to CLIA/COA and OSHA standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives across the care team.