What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Clinic - Medical Assistant position at Children's Health?
Medical Assistant
Dallas, Texas | Patient Care Support |
As a Medical Assistant in the Primary Care department at Children’s Health, you will play an important part in helping children get the care they need.
As a warm, caring person who welcomes patients and their families when they arrive, you’ll put patients and their families at ease and set the tone for the rest of their visit. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for examination/treatment, taking vitals signs and documenting them in the medical record, obtaining blood/urine specimens and ordering the lab analysis and transport of specimens. You will also ensure that the examination rooms remain clean and stocked with appropriate medical supplies as well as perform EKG’s as required for the department.
This is a full-time position working 10 hour shifts between Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.
Experience
Minimum of 6 months experience in a patient care setting or completion of an MA program.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire and renewed bi-annually
About us
Children’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.
Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.
Benefits
Children’s Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.
