Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) WestwoodWe are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Westwood — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide clinical support for patients in the hospital's various ambulatory settings promoting cost effective, age appropriate, safe, and high-quality family centered care.Think you've got what it takes?QualificationsHigh school 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 - American Heart Association Required"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."One of the following Required:CCMA - Cert-Cert Clinical MA - CCMA National Health Career Association (NHA)CMA-AAM - Cert-Cert Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)CMA-C - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-A - Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-B - Emergency Medical Tech-Basic Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-I - Emergency Medical Tech-Intern Texas Department of State Health ServicesEMT-P - Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health ServicesLIC PAR - Licensed-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health ServicesNCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)NRCMA - National Registered CMA National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical AssistantsPreferred Qualifications1 yr. of related experienceResponsibilities:Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocolCollect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with complete accuracyDocument current medications, allergies, and other information in the electronic health recordPrepare patients for examination and assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed by the providerDocument all interventions per practice protocolCall in and/or send electronic prescription refills as directedAssist provider during office emergency patient careKeep rooms stocked with supplies and notify managers when supplies are lowParticipate as a member of the care team, working with each member of the team to meet the goals of the patient, and participate in daily huddles and monthly staff meetingsCoordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, et ceteraIdentify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and managementAssess patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiate referralManage the outstanding orders report and lab error work queue to assure results are receivedProvide superb customer serviceAbout UsTexas Children's Pediatrics is the nation's largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. 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.Job InfoJob Identification 426477Job Category Medical AssistantLocations 9700 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX, 77036, US