Medical Assistant- Surgery Clinic

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to work in the Dodson Medical Office Building in the Cln-Surgery-Peds department. The role collaborates with physicians and advanced practitioners to support ambulatory patient care and enhance patient relations.

Responsibilities include assisting with clinical duties per policies and contributing to the nursing process within ambulatory care. A high school diploma and MA credentialing are required, with BLS certification mandatory

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited MA school or current MA certification required.
• Insurance authorization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ambulatory care under physician/APP direction.
• Prepare and deliver ambulatory patient care per policies.
• Support nursing process and treatment plans in ambulatory setting.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

MA school graduate

MA certification

Job description

Location: Dodson Medical Office Building Department: Cln-Surgery-Peds Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

The Medical Assistant will function in collaborative practice with physician(s) and/or advanced practice provider(s) in an ambulatory care setting. Assists in the preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by provider(s) and other licensed clinical personnel. Skillfully and consistently performs clinical duties per established departmental policies and procedures. The care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment appropriate to the ambulatory care setting with an emphasis on good customer relations.

Schedule

Schedule: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday

Education and Experience

• High School diploma required.
• Either a graduate of an accredited MA school OR a current MA certification required.
• Preferred: Insurance authorization experience.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Current BLS Certification required.
• National certification preferred.

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.