Pediatric Medical Assistant: Care, Phlebotomy & Admin

15 Driscoll Children's Hospital-Rio Grande Valley; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

15 Driscoll Children’s Hospital-Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Medical Assistant to support health care providers in ambulatory patient care areas. The role includes taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, pretreatment activities, and handling clerical duties such as appointment scheduling and insurance forms.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, documenting vital signs, assisting physicians, and administering medications or immunizations as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of medical assistant training course accredited by the appropriate authority.
• Prior CMA/RMA certification attempted within two years of hire preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Current BLS certification or eligibility within six months of hire.
• National CMA/RMA certification attempted within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document vital signs and measurements in an age-appropriate manner.
• Perform phlebotomy and ancillary testing.
• Answer telephones, greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage insurance forms.
• Enter data into computer systems to maintain records.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Clerical skills

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant training course

CMA/RMA certification within 2 years

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

15 Driscoll Children’s Hospital-Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Medical Assistant to support health care providers in ambulatory patient care areas. The role includes taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, pretreatment activities, and handling clerical duties such as appointment scheduling and insurance forms.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, documenting vital signs, assisting physicians, and administering medications or immunizations as directed.