We are searching for a Medical Assistant II at our Texas Children's Outpatient Specialty Care clinic at The Kingwood Glen location - someone who works well in a fast-paced primary care setting. In this position, you'll gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course for health care providers
A fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment
Knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/COLA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system
One of the following certifications required:
CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certificate from the National Health career Association required
CMA-AAM- Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants
EMT Certified Emergency Medical Technologist from the Texas Department of State and Health Services required
EMT-A Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technologist from the Texas Department of State and Health Services required
EMT-B Certified Emergency Medical Technologist-Basic from the Texas Department of State and Health Services required
EMT-I Certified Emergency Medical Technologist-Intermediate from the Texas Department of State and Health Services required
EMT-P Certified Emergency Medical Technologist-Paramedic from the Texas Department of State and Health Services required
LIC PAR- License Paramedic from the Texas Department of State and Health Services required
NCMA- National Medical Assistant Certification from the National Center for Competency Testing required
NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant from the National Association of Health Professionals required
RMA- Registered Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants required
2 years of related experience required
Experience in a health care setting or customer service-focused industry preferred
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
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
Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program
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
Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education
Assesses patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
Documents eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol
Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency
Maintains documentation of required hours over required recertification cycle
All CE relates to areas outlined in essential job duties or related to primary care
Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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