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 gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care.
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Skills & Requirements
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 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 required
• 1-year related work experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required through American Heart Association
• One of the following certifications is required: BLS, CCMA, CMA-AAM, CMA-C, EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-1, EMT-P, LIC PAR, NCMA, MRCMA, RMA
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Provides general patient care
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per practice protocol
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
• Performs and documents scheduled quality control, instrument maintenance and calibration procedures according to manufacturer information
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests
• Documents all clinical patient phone calls per the organizations recommendations
• Screens patient phone calls