Multi-Certified Medical Assistant

TCH Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TCP North Austin Pediatrics Clinic seeks a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant for a dual clinical and front office role in a fast-growing pediatrics team. Responsibilities include patient data collection, vital signs, documentation, and immunizations, with emphasis on accuracy and patient education.

The position requires completion of an MA/EMT program or equivalent, and applicable certifications (BLS, CCMA, CMA-AAM, CMA-C). Respiratory fit testing may be required as part of safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a medical assistant or EMT program or documentation that certification is not required.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Dual clinical and front office duties.
• Collects patient data and vital signs with accuracy.
• Documents medications, allergies and visit reason.
• Coordinates referrals and ensures necessary documentation.
• Administers medications and immunizations as directed.
• Maintains medical records integrity and patient data privacy.

Skills

Front Office Skills

Clinical Support

Vital Signs Documentation

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant or EMT program graduate

BLS - Basic Life Support

CCMA - Clinical MA certification

CMA-AAM - Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

We’re searching for a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant at the TCP North Austin Pediatrics Clinic; someone who’s ready to be part of a growing team with amazing opportunities. In this position you will be responsible for both clinical and non-clinical duties as a Front Office Specialist II and Certified Medical Assistant.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• This is a dual role clinical and non-clinical position.
• Assists with the collection of patient/family data.
• Assists in the collection of patient/family 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 visit with 100% accuracy.
• Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit.
• Documents current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol with 100% accuracy.
• Coordinates referrals, ensuring that the family has contact information for referral and any necessary documentation needed for the referral.
• Tasks are measured by observation of the evaluator, feedback from providers and review of electronic health record.
• Provides general patient care.
• Administers medication and immunizations
• Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education
• Coordinates referrals
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
• Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency.
• Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers.
• Provides operational support, performs reception duties, and screens phone calls.
• Maintains integrity of medical record and monitors patient information and other practice data.

• 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

• Required H.S. Diploma or GED
• Required Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program or documentation from the licensing authority confirming that medical assistant/emergency medical technician education is not a requirement for certification.
• PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
• Required 1-year related experience
• Preferred 2 years related experience
• Required Licenses & Certifications

  • BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association

    AND

  • CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA by the National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants
  • CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Techn by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-A - Advanced EMT by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-B - Emergency Medical Techn-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-I - Emergency Medical Techn-Interm by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-P - Emergency Medical Techn-Parame by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • LIC PAR - Lic-Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant by the National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • RMA-AAH: American Allied Health by American Allied Health
  • RMA-AAMP: American Association of Medical Personnel by the American Association of Medical Personnel
  • RMA-AMT: American Medical Technologist by American Medical Technologist

  • RMA-ARMA: American Registry of Medical Assistants by the American Registry of Medical Assistants