Multi-Certified Medical Assist- TCP Braeswood

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re searching for a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant (dual front and back office CMA) at the TCP Braeswood location; someone who’s ready to be part of a growing team with amazing opportunities. In this position you will be responsible for both clinical and non-clinical duties as a Front Office Specialist II and Certified Medical Assistant. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Requirements

Required H.S. Diploma or GED
Required Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program or documentation from the licensing authority confirming that medical assistant/emergency medical technician education is not a requirement for certification.
BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA by the National Health Career Association (NHA)
CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants
CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants
EMT - Emergency Medical Techn by the Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-A - Advanced EMT by the Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Techn-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-I - Emergency Medical Techn-Interm by the Texas Department of State Health Services
EMT-P - Emergency Medical Techn-Parame by the Texas Department of State Health Services
LIC PAR - Lic-Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant by the National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
RMA-AAH: American Allied Health by American Allied Health
RMA-AAMP: American Association of Medical Personnel by the American Association of Medical Personnel
RMA-AMT: American Medical Technologist by American Medical Technologist
RMA-ARMA: American Registry of Medical Assistants by the American Registry of Medical Assistants
PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
Required 1-year related experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years related experience

Responsibilities

Assists with the collection of patient/family data.
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.
Documents current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol with 100% accuracy.
Coordinates referrals, ensuring that the family has contact information for referral and any necessary documentation needed for the referral.
Tasks are measured by observation of the evaluator, feedback from providers and review of electronic health record.
Provides general patient care.
Administers medication and immunizations
Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education
Coordinates referrals
Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency.
Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers.
Provides operational support, performs reception duties, and screens phone calls.
Maintains integrity of medical record and monitors patient information and other practice data.
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.