Medical Assistant II

Job Summary

We are searching for a Medical Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients.

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Responsibilities

• Provide way finding, general assistance and customer service to TCHP members and families
• Assist with the collection of patient/family data
• Provide general patient care
• Schedule appointments
• Collect Specimens and Perform Laboratory Test
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and customer service skills
• Inform families of services available within The Center (pediatrics, OB, pharmacy, vision, dental) and contacts appropriate departments to assist families
• Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice
• Demonstrate ability to use judgment when scheduling provider’s templates
• Perform and document scheduled quality control, instrument maintenance and calibration procedures according to manufacturer information
• Serve as a patient/family advocate while caring for patients and collaborating with other health care team members

Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS certification required
• CMA-AAM, RMA, or EMT certifications preferred
  • CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA National Healthcare Association
  • CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants
  • CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-A - Advancd EMT Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technician- International Texas Department of State Health Services
  • EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
  • LIC PAR - Licensed-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services
  • NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing
  • NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant National Association of Health Professionals
  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant – from:
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• 1 year of related experience preferred

Company Profile

Founded in 2013 by Texas Children's Health Plan, The Center for Children and Women is a NCQA recognized patient and family-centered medical home that provides enrolled Texas Children's Health Plan members the highest quality community-based health care, education, and advocacy. We have two locations at Greenspoint and Southwest Houston.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.  At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

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.”