Multi-Certified Medical Assist at Texas Children's Careers

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Collection, Documentation, Referral Coordination, Medication Administration, Immunizations, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Testing, Continuing Education, Communication, Reception Duties, Medical Record Integrity, Health Education, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Safety Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We’re searching for a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant at Texas Children's Pediatrics Spicewood location;, someone who’s ready to be part of a growing team with amazing opportunities. In this position you will be responsible for both clinical and non-clinical duties as a Front Office Specialist II and Certified Medical Assistant. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists with the collection of patient/family data. 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. Documents current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol with 100% accuracy. Coordinates referrals, ensuring that the family has contact information for referral and any necessary documentation needed for the referral. Tasks are measured by observation of the evaluator, feedback from providers and review of electronic health record. Provides general patient care. Administers medication and immunizations Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education Coordinates referrals Collects specimens and performs laboratory test Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency. Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers. Provides operational support, performs reception duties, and screens phone calls. Maintains integrity of medical record and monitors patient information and other practice data. 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 Required H.S. Diploma or GED Required 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. Required Licenses & Certifications BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA by the National Health Career Association (NHA) CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants EMT - Emergency Medical Techn by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-A - Advanced EMT by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-B - Emergency Medical Techn-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-I - Emergency Medical Techn-Interm by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-P - Emergency Medical Techn-Parame by the Texas Department of State Health Services LIC PAR - Lic-Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant by the National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) RMA-AAH: American Allied Health by American Allied Health RMA-AAMP: American Association of Medical Personnel by the American Association of Medical Personnel RMA-AMT: American Medical Technologist by American Medical Technologist RMA-ARMA: American Registry of Medical Assistants by the American Registry of Medical Assistants PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association Required 1-year related experience Preferred 2 years related experience

Responsibilities

The Multi-Certified Medical Assistant will assist with the collection of patient and family data, document vital signs, and provide general patient care. Responsibilities also include administering medications, coordinating referrals, and maintaining medical records.