Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Houston Pediatrics Associates Clinic

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

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for the TCP Houston Pediatrics Associates Clinic. In this role, you will provide direct care to patients, gather information, and ensure accurate documentation, working in a dynamic healthcare environment committed to community health. Applicants must have relevant certifications and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Certification as Medical Assistant required (CMA, RMA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit.
• Prepares patients for examination and assists during treatments.
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from medical assistant program

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Houston Pediatrics Associates Clinic

Talent Area: Medical Assistant

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: TCP Houston Pediatric Associat

Shift: M-F 8:30am - 5pm and Sat 8:30am - 11am

Job ID: 417816

We are searching for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant at the TCP Houston Pediatrics Associates Clinic-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients.

“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.”

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course for health care providers

One of the following certifications required:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAM) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by one of the following organizations: American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants
• National Medical Assistant Certification (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association (NHA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from national Association of Health Professionals (NAHP).
• EMT (EMT) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-Basic (EMT-B) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• One (1) years of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy
• Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit
• Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice
• Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per practice protocol
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per practice protocol
• Reports all medication and immunization errors to supervisor immediately after becoming aware of the error
• Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education
• Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
• Documents eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
• Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency
• Maintains documentation of required hours over required recertification cycle
• All CE relates to areas outlined in essential job duties or related to primary care

About Texas Children’s

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 14,000+ 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.