Medical Assistant

Texas Children's; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Pediatrics Dripping Springs seeks a Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced clinic. You will gather patient information, assist with exams, administer medications and immunizations, and document care in the electronic health record.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, coordination of referrals, lab specimen handling, and patient education to support families in managing health. A nursing/MA program graduate with BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of MA, EMT, or LVN program.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and provide direct patient care.
• Collect patient data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information.
• Document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and visit reason.
• Document medications and allergies in the EHR with accuracy.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, and testing; prepare patient for exam.
• Coordinate care by following up on lab results and referrals.
• Administer medications and immunizations; document in the record.
• Maintain infection control and inventory of medications.
• Provide patient education and support self-management.
• Handle lab specimens and ensure timely results; participate in QC.
• Respiratory fit testing as required by safety standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs collection

EHR documentation

Care coordination

Immunizations administration

Laboratory specimen collection

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Graduation from a Medical assistant, emergency medical technician or LVN program

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

We are searching for a Medical Assistant at Texas Children's Pediatrics Dripping Springs location! Are you someone who works well in a fast-paced setting? In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.

Think you've got what it takes?

Assists with the collection of patient data

Assists in the collection of patient 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 a visit

Documents current medications, allergies and other information in the electronic health record with 100% accuracy

Provides general patient care

Prepares patient for examination, assists provider during treatments, exams and testing

Documents all interventions, sends electronic prescription refills, assists provider in providing office emergency patient care

Coordinates patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, or any part of care that needs coordination

Administers medication and immunization

Administers medication and immunizations, identifies patients eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program

Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record

Reports all medication and immunization errors and adverse reactions to

Maintains integrity of medication supplies by following infection control and inventory control guidelines

Supports patients in self-management of their health through assisting with education

Provides patient education and documents education in the electronic health record

Coordinates referral

Assesses patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral and documents eligibility in the electronic health record

Identifies and documents network providers for appropriate referrals completes paperwork and documentation for authorized referrals and transmits information to the referred agency

Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests

Collects and processes specimens, documenting results

Performs and documents scheduled quality control, instrument maintenance, and calibration procedures according to manufacturer information

Takes appropriate action and documents out of control values

Troubleshoots and documents instrument problems and makes minor adjustments

Manages Outstanding Orders Report and Lab Error Work Queue to assure results are received and the provider is notified of results

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.

H.S. Diploma or GED

Graduation from a Medical assistant, emergency medical technician or LVN program

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

1 year of related work experience preferred