Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Medical Plaza

About Texas Children's Hospital

Summary:

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant -- 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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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
•    Graduation from a medical assisting or emergency medical technician program or documentation from the licensing authority confirming that medical assistant/emergency medical technician education is not a requirement for certification preferred
•    BLS certification required
•    CCMA, CMA-AAM, CMA-C, EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, LIC PAR, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA-AAH, RMA-AAMP, RMA-AMT, or RMA-ARMA preferred
•    1-year related work experience preferred

Responsibilities: 

•    Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
•    Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with complete accuracy
•    Document current medications, allergies, and other information in the electronic health record 
•    Prepare patients for examination and assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed by the provider
•    Document all interventions per practice protocol
•    Call in and/or send electronic prescription refills as directed
•    Assist provider during office emergency patient care
•    Keep rooms stocked with supplies and notify managers when supplies are low
•    Participate as a member of the care team, working with each member of the team to meet the goals of the patient, and participate in daily huddles and monthly staff meetings
•    Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, et cetera
•    Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management
•    Assess patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payor prior to initiate referral
•    Manage the outstanding orders report and lab error work queue to assure results are received
•    Provide superb customer service