Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

We're searching for a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant at Texas Children's Pediatrics Spicewood location;, 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.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association

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 14,000+ 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.