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Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Austin, TX, US
We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant at our Texas Children's Spicewood Pediatrics location -- 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.
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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
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
- BLS -Cert-Basic Life Support
- 1-year related experience
About Texas Children’s
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.
