Founded in 1996, Texas Children’s Health Plan is the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We provide STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to pregnant women, teens, children and adults in Houston and surrounding areas. Currently, the Health Plan has more than 375,000 members who receive care from our network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians, 3,200 specialists, and 70 hospitals. Texas Children's Health Plan is also the largest combined STAR/CHIP Managed Care Organization in the Harris County service area.
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Summary:
We are searching for a Medical Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Location:
The Center @ Greenspoint 700 N. Sam Houston Parkway Houston, Texas 77067
Qualifications:
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
High school diploma or GED required
BLS certification required
CMA-AAM, RMA, or EMT certifications preferred
CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA National Healthcare Association
CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants
CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-A - Advancd EMT Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technician- International Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
LIC PAR - Licensed-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing
NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant National Association of Health Professionals
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
1 year of related experience preferred
Responsibilities:
Provide way finding, general assistance and customer service to TCHP members and families
Assist with the collection of patient/family data
Provide general patient care
Schedule appointments
Collect Specimens and Perform Laboratory Test
Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and customer service skills
Inform families of services available within The Center (pediatrics, OB, pharmacy, vision, dental) and contacts appropriate departments to assist families
Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
Assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice
Demonstrate ability to use judgment when scheduling provider’s templates
Perform and document scheduled quality control, instrument maintenance and calibration procedures according to manufacturer information
Serve as a patient/family advocate while caring for patients and collaborating with other health care team members
Thank you for your interest in applying for this job position.
Texas Children’s is excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new applicant tracking system. During this transition, from April 11-17, 2016 our application functions on our Careers website will be temporarily deactivated.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Visit us on Monday, April 18, 2016 to check out our new features and apply!