Certified Medical Assistant- TCP Katy

Texas Children's; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced setting for ages 0-18 and adults as needed. You will collect data, document vitals, assist during examinations, and support patient education under provider direction.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording medications, and ensuring accurate chart updates across visits. Flexibility with pediatric-focused care and workflow is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year related experience preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.
• Certification options include CCMA, CMA-AAMA, CMA-C, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA variants, EMT licenses in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental and cultural information.
• Record vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with accuracy.
• Prepare patient for examination and assist provider during treatments and testing.
• Document treatments and interventions as directed by the provider.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the physician.
• Support patient education and self-management of health.

Skills

1-year related experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Medical assistant or EMT program graduate

BLS - Cert from AHA

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