Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Cinco Ranch (Per Diem)

Texas Children's Medical Center•Katy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Per Diem, 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. Think you’ve got what it takes? Texas Children's Urgent Care - Cinco Ranch

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-Paramedic 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.
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.