Certified Medical Assistant

7 days ago

Sunset Valley, TX, United States Texas Children's Hospital Full time
Job Description

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant at Texas Children's Pediatric- North Austin-- 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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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
  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Graduation from a medical assistant 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
  • One of the national certification/registrations:
    • CCMA: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Health Career Association (NHA)
    • CMA-AAMA: Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
    • CMA-C: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
    • NCMA: National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
    • NRCMA: National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
    • RMA-AAH: Registered Medical Assistant - American Allied Health
    • RMA-AAMP: Registered Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Personnel
    • RMA-AMT: Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist
    • RMA-ARMA: Registered Medical Assistant - American Registry of Medical Assistants
    • EMT: Emergency Medical Technician - Texas Department of State Health Services
    • EMT-A: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Texas Department of State Health Services
    • EMT-B: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - Texas Department of State Health Services
    • EMT-I: Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate - 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
  • BLS -Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  • 1-year related experience or more preferred


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.

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