Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Palm Center

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in Houston. You will gather patient information, assist with examinations, and support the care team in delivering age-appropriate care in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

responsibilities include collecting samples, administering vaccines, coordinating referrals, and educating patients and families per protocol. BLS is required; one qualifying credential such as CCMA or CMA-C is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from a medical assistant or EMT program, or licensing documentation showing education is not required for certification.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications, allergies, and visit reasons.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with treatments and testing; document care.
• Coordinate follow-up care for laboratory results, ER visits, and other needs.
• Administer medications and immunizations; document administration and adverse reactions.
• Identify patients eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program and manage documentation.
• Provide and document patient and family education per providers.
• Coordinate referrals, verify coverage, transmit referral docs within 2 business days, track follow-up.
• Collect and process specimens; perform laboratory tests and quality checks; maintain equipment/records.
• Coordinate outside laboratory services; track results; notify providers; report lab errors and quality issues.
• Screen patient calls; provide telephone guidance and prescription refill support under provider direction; respond to emergencies.
• Maintain clinical supplies and medication inventories; follow infection control, CLIA/COLA, and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate with patients and families; participate in care meetings and quality initiatives; maintain certification through continuing education.

Skills

BLS certification

Clear communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from medical assistant or EMT program

Job description

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you’ll gather patient information and work with the healthcare team to assess and provide age-appropriate care. You’ll also assist with examinations, treatments, laboratory testing, patient education, and referrals while following practice protocols.

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Job Responsibilities

• Collects and accurately documents patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications, allergies, and reasons for visits


• Prepares patients for examinations, assists providers with treatments and testing, and documents care within the scope of practice


• Coordinates follow-up care for laboratory results, emergency room visits, and other patient needs


• Administers medications and immunizations as directed by physicians, documents administration and adverse reactions, and immediately reports errors


• Identifies patients eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program and follows program documentation and management procedures


• Provides and documents patient and family education as instructed by providers or practice protocols


• Coordinates referrals, verifies coverage, completes and transmits authorized referral documentation within 2 business days, and tracks follow-up reports


• Collects and processes specimens, performs laboratory tests and quality checks, and maintains testing equipment and records


• Coordinates outside laboratory services, tracks outstanding results, notifies providers, and reports laboratory errors and quality issues


• Screens and documents patient calls, provides telephone guidance and prescription refill support under provider direction, and responds appropriately to emergencies


• Maintains clinical supplies and medication inventories and follows infection control, CLIA/COLA, and OSHA requirements


• Communicates clearly with patients and families, participates in care team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and maintains certification through documented continuing education

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required


• Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program, or documentation from the licensing authority confirming that this education is not required for certification required


• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association 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


• 1 year of related experience preferred