Medical Assistant, Olive Branch Pediatrics

Medical Assistant, Olive Brand Pediatrics

Department: Primary Care

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: Full Time, Days; Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary: This position is responsible for delivering a range of outpatient care services and supporting clinical workflows to ensure efficient and high-quality patient experiences. Key responsibilities include: preparing patients for clinic visits by completing intake documentation, recording vital signs, measuring height and weight, and rooming patients; assisting with examinations, treatments and procedures; collecting laboratory specimens and performing point-of-care testing; administering designated immunization/vaccines and medications under physician delegation. In addition to clinical duties, this role may also support administrative functions, including patient registration, appointment scheduling, and financial transactions; managing insurance authorizations and referral processes for assigned clinics; collecting payments and conducting insurance screenings to determine the need for financial counseling. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Responsibilities: * ALL MEDICAL ACTS PERFORMED BY A MEDICAL ASSISTANT ARE PURSUANT TO DELEGATION BY AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN. THE DELEGATING PHYSICIAN REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEDICAL ACTS OF THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PERFORMING THOSE ACTS. Subject to this delegation requirement, the following job specific responsibilities apply: escorting patient to treatments, exams, and procedures; preparing patients for examinations, treatments and procedures by gathering patient data regarding condition; vital signs, biometrics and document in EHR; obtaining past medical history and history of current illness/condition; performing data gathering for prescription refills; performing point of care testing as ordered; obtaining specimens from patients through nasal, throat, skin and cheek swabs, urine specimens and, with additional training, venipuncture and capillary collection (blood), from patients; facilitating transport of specimens; preparing the clinic area by stocking examination rooms with appropriate medical supplies, disposing of medical waste properly, and cleaning and maintaining laboratory and examination equipment; cleaning and maintaining examination rooms between patients; upon completion of additional education, setting up sterile equipment trays; upon completion of additional education, performing EKG's; providing patients and families pre-printed instructions and educational material, as directed by Physician or other Provider; upon completion of additional education, performing certain advanced tasks at Physician or other Provider request and pursuant to physician delegation or standing orders; limited to: eye drops (Ophthalmology), topical anesthetic (such as EMLA and Synera Patch), and immunization/vaccines; upon completion of additional education, performing Dexascan in accordance with medical order or written protocol. (Nephrology Clinic); completing Home Health, DME, Title 19, school forms and other governmental forms that do not require assessment or clinical judgment.

How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE * Less than 1 year Medical Assistants hired before 4/1/2026 must have a minimum 6 months experience in a patient care setting or completion of MA program Req * Effective 4/1/26, 6 months experience in a patient care setting preferred for new employees Preferred EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent Medical Assistants hired before 4/1/2026 or acquired from a merger/acquisition must have a high school diploma or equivalent Required * Effective 4/1/2026, new employees must have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Effective April 1, 2026, new employees must have one of the following Medical Assistant Certifications (MAC): * Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT * Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA * Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA * Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH * Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP * Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA. 180 Days Required * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, Required * Medical Assistants hired before April 1, 2026 or acquired from a merger/acquisition, MA certificate acquired through an accredited program. Preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement