Multi-Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Pearland at Texas Children's Careers

Pearland, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Assistant, Patient Care, Clinical Duties, Non-Clinical Duties, Pediatric Assessment, Medical Terminology, BLS Certification, Referral Coordination, Vital Signs Collection, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Documentation, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Emergency Care, Billing Information

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant (TCP Pearland) - someone to work in a dual Front Office Specialist II and Certified Medical Assistant role to be responsible for both clinical and non-clinical duties including gathering information and assessing and providing direct care to patients. Someone who can work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render population appropriate care for low-acuity pediatric patients and also coordinates and performs the scheduling of patients, receives and greets visitors, answers and handles incoming calls, coordinates the referral process, enters accurate billing information into system and transmits accurate claims. Also demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families in all areas of responsibly. Think you’ve got what it takes? Ability to demonstrate service philosophies to patients and families in all areas of responsibility (Service Philosophies include but may not be limited to identification of self, providing explanations of visits/processes, and providing information regarding length of visit. Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment Knowledge of medical terminology Minimum Qualifications 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 1 yr. related experience Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association One of the following: CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA National Health Career Association (NHA) CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-A - Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-B - Emergency Medical Tech-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-I - Emergency Medical Tech- Interm Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-P - Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services LIC PAR - Licensed-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) NRCMA - National Registered CMA National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants Preferred Qualifications 2 years’ related experience PALS – American Heart Association Responsibilities Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight, the reason for visit, and documents current medications, allergies, and other information Coordinates referrals, ensuring that the family has contact information for referral and any necessary documentation needed for the referral Prepares patient for examination per site protocol Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed by provider and within the scope of the site Completes treatments, documents all interventions, calls in prescription refills, takes messages and returns call from parents – offers telephone health advice, assists in providing emergency patient care Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol Documents adverse reactions to medications per policy and procedure notifies Site Manager of needed medication and supplies, maintains the integrity of medication supplies by following infection control and inventory control guidelines Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol, collects and processes specimen using proper technique, follows site protocol in reporting and documenting results Maintains and prepares reagents appropriately and performs and documents required reagent checks, including monitoring of expiration dates, takes appropriate action, and documents out-of-control values Reviews billing information and processes patient payment Maintains integrity of the 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

Responsibilities

The Multi-Certified Medical Assistant will assist in both clinical and non-clinical duties, including gathering patient information and providing direct care. Responsibilities also include coordinating referrals, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting vital signs and medical information.