Medical Assistant - UCC/SC

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System seeks a Medical Assistant for its Fort Worth Urgent Care Center. You will work in collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers in an ambulatory setting, assisting in preparation and delivery of patient care as directed by the providers and licensed staff.

You will perform clinical duties per policies, guided by the nursing process and aligned with the treatment plan, with a strong emphasis on patient relations and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Collaborative practice with physicians/APPs in ambulatory care.
• Care based on nursing process with emphasis on patient relations.
• Performs clinical duties per departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with physician(s) and/or advanced practice provider(s) in ambulatory care.
• Assists in preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by providers and licensed staff.
• Performs clinical duties per established policies and procedures.
• Care follows nursing process and supports the medical plan of treatment with focus on customer relations.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Customer relations

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma

MA program graduate

MA certification

Job description

Location: Fort Worth Urgent Care Center

Department: UCC - Fort Worth

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 36

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.

Education and Experience

High School diploma required.

Either a graduate of an accredited MA school OR a current MA certification required.

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.