Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TC Urgent Care - East Houston

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a part-time Certified Medical Assistant for Urgent Care — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. You will work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care. Clinic Hours of Operation (Open 7 Days a Week): Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED Required
• Graduation from a medical assisting or emergency medical technician program Required
• 1 year related experience
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support Required
• EMT - Emergency Medical Techn Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-A - Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-B - Emergency Medical Techn-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-I - Emergency Medical Techn-Interm Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Techn-Parame Texas Department of State Health Services
• LIC PAR - Lic-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
• NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant International Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
• RMA-AAH : American Allied Health American Allied Health
• RMA-AAMP : American Association of Medical Personnel American Association of Medical Personnel
• RMA-AMT : American Medical Technologist American Medical Technologist
• RMA-ARMA : American Registry of Medical Assistants

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Acts as scribe for provider.
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or practice protocol.
• Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral.
• Documents eligibility in electronic medical record per practice protocol.
• Screens presenting patient complaint per practice protocol.
• Screens phone calls per practice protocol and within scope of practice standards.
• Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol.
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED