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Multi-Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Children's Hospital

Location
Onsite (Austin, TX)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the Role

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a Multi-Certified Medical Assistant to join the TCP North Austin Pediatrics Clinic team. This dual clinical and non-clinical role supports pediatric patient care through vital sign collection, medication administration, and administrative coordination within a leading national pediatric care network.

Skills

Patient care Vital signs collection Medication administration Immunizations Laboratory testing Electronic health records Referral coordination Patient education Reception duties Phone screening Medical documentation Clinical support Pediatric care Respiratory fit testing

Full job details

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.

 

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

 

  • This is a dual role clinical and non-clinical position.
  • 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.

     

Skills & 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
  • Preferred 2 years related experience
  • Required Licenses & Certifications  

    • BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association  

      AND

    • 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

       


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.

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.