Medical Assistant- TCP Katy

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced clinical team. You will collect patient data, document vitals, and provide direct patient care under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant/EMT/LVN program, CPR/BLS, and 1 year of related experience preferred. You will work with physicians, coordinate care, and support immunizations and lab tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant, EMT, or LVN program is required.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required.
• 1 year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the collection of patient data.
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight.
• Documents current medications, allergies and other information in the EHR.
• Provides general patient care and prepares patient for examination.
• Assists provider during treatments, exams and testing.
• Coordinates patient care by following up on lab results and referrals.
• Administers medication and immunizations.
• Documents administration of medications and immunizations in the medical record.
• Maintains infection control and inventory control guidelines for medication supplies.
• Provides patient education and documents education in the EHR.
• Coordinates referrals and verifies eligibility with payer prior to initiating referrals.
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests; documents results.
• Performs quality control, instrument maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Notifies provider of lab results and any discrepancies; adheres to safety standards.
• Respiratory fit testing may be required as part of occupational health standards.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant/EMT/LVN program

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for a Medical Assistant – 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?

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills & Requirements

• 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

About Us

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 15,000+ 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.