Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Pediatric Medical Group
jobcaseHouston, TX
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Pediatric Medical Group
jobcaseHouston, TXMid L4
Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesAll Other Outpatient Care Centers
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Certified Medical Assistant 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. Think you've got what it takes?
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 GEDGraduation 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 certificationBLS -Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association1-year related experience preferred One of the national certification/registrations: CCMA: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – National Health Career Association (NHA)CMA-AAMA: Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)CMA-C: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification – American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)NCMA: National Certified Medical Assistant – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)NRCMA: National Registered Certified Medical Assistant – National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)RMA-AAH: Registered Medical Assistant – American Allied HealthRMA-AAMP: Registered Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical PersonnelRMA-AMT: Registered Medical Assistant – American Medical TechnologistRMA-ARMA: Registered Medical Assistant – American Registry of Medical AssistantsEMT: Emergency Medical Technician – Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-A: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-B: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic – Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-I: Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate – Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-P: Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic – Texas Department of State Health ServicesLIC PAR: Licensed Paramedic – Texas Department of State Health Services
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Medical Assistants
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
46 days ago