Primary Care Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time
About The Position
Care for Kids is seeking sharp and innovative Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) for their Houston offices. These roles are referred to as 'Utility Players' and are expected to embody the company's core values: Passion, Humility, Adaptability, Nurture, and Experience. Utility Players demonstrate teamwork and versatility by handling a wide range of responsibilities to ensure clinic efficiency. This includes both front desk duties (insurance verification, patient registration) and clinical tasks (triage, radiology, curbside labs). The ideal candidate is warm, humble, passionate about healthcare, and delivers excellent care to patients and their families.
Requirements
- Passion for working with children
- Experience in a Pediatric Office, Pediatric Hospital, or Urgent Care within the past 3 years, with a minimum duration of 6 months
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with a Texas license
- BLS certification required (online renewal accepted by the American Heart Association)
- Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, basic clinical procedures, CLIA-Waived Testing, and EMR software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Serves as a knowledgeable resource, eager to train and mentor new team members.
- Works with a strong sense of urgency, managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Embraces daily clinic assignments with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills in all interactions.
- Proactively helps others and takes initiative without prompting.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with the on-duty provider.
- Displays a passion for pediatrics and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Triage patients upon arrival.
- Communicate with the provider when the patient is ready, summarizing symptoms and any abnormal vitals.
- Document visits in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system (eMDs).
- Assist the provider with procedures and patient care, including splinting, radiology, vaccines, medication administration, phlebotomy, and more.
- Administer and document medications as directed by the provider.
- Prepare, clean, and maintain exam and treatment rooms.
- Obtain lab samples and follow up with patients once results are available.
- Provide patient education at the end of the visit and address any follow-up questions.
- Position patients for radiology procedures (training provided).
- Handle front office tasks, including insurance verification, patient registration, answering phones, and processing payments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & company culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with various tiers
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary life & disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
- Legal & identity theft protection
- PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (company-paid)
- Free in-clinic and telemedicine visits for employees and dependents
- Corporate Discount Program (flights, hotels, theme parks, retail, etc.)
- Company-paid BLS and PALS renewal classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
