Texas Children's Hospital
Certified Medical Assistant- TCP Barker Cypress
🇺🇸Cypress, Texas, United States8 days ago
EntryFull TimeEN
We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assess and provide direct care to patients in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0 to 18 years) and adults as necessary.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information
Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for a visit with 100% accuracy
Updates documentation to include if the patient has received care at any other location since the last visit, current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol
Prepares patient for examination and assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed
Completes and documents treatments and interventions as directed by provider and within the scope of practice
Documents and administers medication and immunizations as directed by the physician
Supports patients/families in self-management of their health through assisting with patient education
Ability to use a thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoscope, butterfly needles, hearing/vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, tympanometry, basic laboratory equipment, i.e., microscope, centrifuge, hematology analyzer, and specimen collection
Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment
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.
Skills & Requirements
H.S. Diploma or GED
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
One of the national certification/registrations:
BLS -Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
1-year related experience preferred
Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. 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.
