Certified Medical Assistant TCP Cinco Ranch

Job Description

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant for our TCP Cinco Ranch- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assess and provide direct care to patients in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0 to 18 years) and adults as necessary.

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TCP Cinco Ranch - 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste. 100 Suite 100, Katy, TX

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient / family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height / weight, and reason for a visit with 100% accuracy
• Updates documentation to include if the patient has received care at any other location since the last visit, current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol
• Prepares patient for examination and assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed
• Completes and documents treatments and interventions as directed by provider and within the scope of practice
• Documents and administers medication and immunizations as directed by the physician
• Supports patients / families in self-management of their health through assisting with patient education
• Ability to use a thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer / stethoscope, butterfly needles, hearing / vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, tympanometry, basic laboratory equipment, i.e., microscope, centrifuge, hematology analyzer, and specimen collection
• Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment

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

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.