Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time

Urgent Care For Kids LLC•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Care for Kids is seeking a compassionate, adaptable Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse to support pediatric clinical and front-office operations. The role helps clinics run efficiently and provides children and their families with an exceptional experience. Duties vary according to credentials, scope of practice, training, clinic needs, and Care for Kids policies. The position supports patient intake and triage, provider procedures, medication administration, laboratory testing, radiology, patient education, and front-office tasks. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative, adapting quickly, and caring for children and their families. Clinic hours vary by region: DFW and Austin clinics operate Monday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Houston clinics operate Monday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Requirements

Current CMA/RMA/NCMA certification, Texas LVN license, or Texas RN license.
Current BLS certification.
At least 6 months of recent clinical experience in pediatrics, urgent care, family medicine, or a similar outpatient setting.
Experience with patient intake, vital signs, clinical documentation, and assisting providers with patient care.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and basic clinical procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced pediatric environment and support clinical and front-office responsibilities.
Availability to work assigned schedules, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of pediatric or urgent care experience.
Experience with phlebotomy, vaccinations, medication administration, laboratory testing, splinting, or radiology support, as permitted by scope of practice.
Experience with patient registration and insurance verification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Welcome, room, and triage pediatric patients; obtain and document vital signs and presenting concerns.
Communicate pertinent patient information and abnormal findings to the provider.
Document patient information and visit details accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Assist providers with procedures and patient care, including splinting, vaccines, medication administration, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, and radiology.
Administer and document medications as directed by the provider and as permitted within scope of practice.
Collect specimens and perform applicable CLIA-waived testing.
Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain examination and treatment rooms.
Support patient and caregiver education and follow-up as directed by the provider.
Assist with radiology procedures, including appropriate patient positioning.
Support front-office functions, including patient registration, insurance verification, telephone support, and payment collection.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable clinical and safety standards.
Collaborate with providers and teammates to maintain efficient patient flow and exceptional patient care.
Support other clinic responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time team members.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Voluntary life and disability insurance.
Legal and identity theft protection.
Paid Time Off.
401(k) for full-time and eligible part-time team members.
Professional Development Reimbursement for full-time and eligible part-time team members.
Employee Assistance Program for full-time and eligible part-time team members.
Free in-clinic and telemedicine visits for employees and eligible dependents.
Corporate Discount Program, including flights, hotels, theme park tickets, and retail discounts.
Company-paid BLS and PALS renewal classes.