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Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant (MA) - TCP Palm Center
Houston, TX, US
We are searching for a Medical Assistant (TCP Palm Center)— someone to gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Familiarity with all business office machines, i.e., computer, multiline telephone, copier and fax machines
- fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduation from a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or LVN program
- BLS American Heart Association certification
Preferred Qualifications
- 1yr related experience
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and coworkers
- Acknowledges the customer
- Identifies self
- Gives customer a time expectation
- Keeps customers informed by explaining all tasks, processes and procedures
- Thanks, the customer
- Adheres to Standards of Behavior
- Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol.
- Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy. Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives that support patient care
- Administers medication and immunizations as directed by provider per practice protocol.
- Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program.
- Provides patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol.
- Documents such education in the electronic health record.
- Documents eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol.
- Identifies and documents network providers for appropriate referral.
- Notifies provider when no provider in network is available.
- Screens presenting patient complaint per practice protocol, using electronic health record for documentation.
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.
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.
