Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Palm Center at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Pediatric Assessment, Patient Care, Vital Signs Collection, Documentation, Medication Administration, Immunizations, Patient Education, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Testing, Bilingual, Continuing Education, Health Management, Referral Verification, Emergency Medical Technician, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Palm Center-- 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? Knowledge of medical terminology 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.” Qualifications High school diploma or GED Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course for health care providers One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAM) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by one of the following organizations: American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants National Medical Assistant Certification (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association (NHA) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from national Association of Health Professionals (NAHP). EMT (EMT) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic (EMT-B) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services Preferred One (1) year of related experience Bilingual Pediatric experience - ear checks, well-child checks, immunizations, injections Responsibilities 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 Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per practice protocol Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per practice protocol Reports all medication and immunization errors to supervisor immediately after becoming aware of the error Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral Documents eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol Collects specimens and performs laboratory test Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency Maintains documentation of required hours over required recertification cycle All CE relates to areas outlined in essential job duties or related to primary care

Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant will assist in collecting patient data, documenting vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations. They will also support providers during treatments and manage medication and immunization administration.