Certified Medical Assistant – Pediatric Care & Exams

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting. The role supports pediatric patients from 0 to 18 years, with adults as needed. You will collect data, assist with examinations, and educate families to support self-management of health.

Responsibilities include vitals, documentation, medication administration, and ensuring accurate charting. Respiratory fit testing is required to maintain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a medical assistant program or EMT program, or licensing documentation showing certification not required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association is required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Certification options include CCMA, CMA-AAMA, CMA-C, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA variants, EMT variants, or Licensed Paramedic–Texas DSHS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient/family data across biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural and environmental domains.
• Record vitals, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with accuracy.
• Update records for prior care, medications, allergies and other relevant data per protocol.
• Prepare patient for exam and assist provider during treatments, exams and testing.
• Complete and document treatments and interventions within scope of practice.

Skills

Vital signs

Data collection

Patient education

Pediatric care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant or EMT program

BLS Certification (AHA)

Tools

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Stethoscope

Lab equipment (microscope, centrifuge)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting. The role supports pediatric patients from 0 to 18 years, with adults as needed. You will collect data, assist with examinations, and educate families to support self-management of health.

Responsibilities include vitals, documentation, medication administration, and ensuring accurate charting. Respiratory fit testing is required to maintain a safe workplace.