Pediatric CMA: Fast-Paced Clinical Support

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for TCP North Austin. In a fast-paced ambulatory setting, you will provide clinical support for pediatric patients, promoting safe, age-appropriate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, recording vital signs, documenting in the EHR, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during treatments and testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a medical assistant or EMT program, or documentation that certification is not required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient/family data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information.
• Record vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with accuracy.
• Document medications, allergies, and other information in the EHR.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist provider during treatments and testing.
• Document interventions per protocol and manage refills as directed.
• Support care team during emergencies and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Vital signs data collection

Patient data documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant or EMT program OR certification-not-required documentation

Tools

BLS Certification

CCMA

CMA-AAM

CMA-C

NCMA

NRCMA

RMA

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for TCP North Austin. In a fast-paced ambulatory setting, you will provide clinical support for pediatric patients, promoting safe, age-appropriate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, recording vital signs, documenting in the EHR, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during treatments and testing.