Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Houston Pediatrics Association Clinic

About the position

We are searching for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant at the TCP Houston Pediatrics Association Clinic-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. 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

• 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

Requirements

• 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 required: 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