Certified Medical Assistant

Job DescriptionWe are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant at Texas Children's Pediatric Kingsland -- 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 & ResponsibilitiesAssists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental informationCollects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for a visit with 100% accuracyUpdates 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 protocolPrepares patient for examination and assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directedCompletes and documents treatments and interventions as directed by provider and within the scope of practiceDocuments and administers medication and immunizations as directed by the physicianSupports patients/families in self-management of their health through assisting with patient educationAbility 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 collectionFundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatmentAs 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 & RequirementsH.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 certificationOne of the national certifications/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 ServicesBLS -Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association1-year related experience preferred