Certified Medical Assist-Float

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant for the Float Pool at Texas Children's Pediatrics- Austin clinics -- 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 GED * Graduation 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 certification * 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 Health * RMA-AAMP: Registered Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Personnel * RMA-AMT: Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist * RMA-ARMA: Registered Medical Assistant - American Registry of Medical Assistants * BLS -Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association * 1-year related experience preferred