Medical Assistant II

About Texas Children's Hospital

Texas 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 over50 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 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.   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.

Summary:

We are searching for a Medical Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide patient care and excellent customer service in a healthcare setting. You will also assist in the coordination of flow and provider schedules to effectively manage patient care.

 

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Responsibilities :

• Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment, complex interviewing techniques and instruments related to ambulatory care nursing in collection pertinent patient, family, or population specific data
• Develops and continuously updates an individualized plan for patients seeking care for health promotion, health malignance, or health-related situational problems
• Prioritizes interventions and implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, caregivers, and other health care professionals in a timely manner
• Conducts a reevaluation and follow-up of care delivered based on the patient’s needs, the patient’s condition, or the patient’s request
• Incorporates the patient’s families’ and caregiver’s ability to understand and participate in the plan of care
• Uses ongoing reassessment data to revise the diagnoses, expected outcomes, and implementation of the plan as needed
• Demonstrates patient advocacy as evidenced in response to patient care issues and collaboration with the health care team

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred
• CCMA, CMA-AAM, CMA-C, EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, or LIC PAR certifications required
• NCMA, NRCMA or RMA certification required
• Two years’ related experience required
• Experience in a healthcare setting or customer service-focused industry preferred
• Outpatient clinic operations experience preferred

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