Multi-Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Children's Hospital • Austin, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re searching for a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant at the TCP North Austin Pediatrics Clinic; 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.

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.
• PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
• Required 1-year related experience
• Required Licenses & Certifications
• 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

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.
• 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.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED