Certified Medical Assistant

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant for Texas Children's Pediatrics, Spicewood

• 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 BLS

• Cert-Basic Life Support from American Heart Association 1-year related experience preferred 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 EMT:

  Emergency Medical Technician

• Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-A:

  Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-B:

  Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

• Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-I:

  Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate

• Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-P:

  Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

• Texas Department of State Health Services LIC PAR:

  Licensed Paramedic
• Texas Department of State Health Services