Certified Medical Assistant at Texas Children's Careers

The Woodlands, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Direct Patient Care, Data Collection, Vital Signs Documentation, Medication Administration, Immunization Administration, Patient Education, Thermometer Use, Scale Use, Sphygmomanometer Use, Stethoscope Use, Butterfly Needles, Hearing Screening, Vision Screening, Pulse Oximetry, Tympanometry

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant for Texas Children's Pediatrics, Medical Plaza -- 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. Think you’ve got what it takes? 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 preferred 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.

Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant will assess and provide direct care to patients aged 0 to 18 years and adults, assisting in data collection and preparing patients for examinations. Key duties include accurately collecting and documenting vital signs, updating patient records, and administering treatments and immunizations as directed by the provider.