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Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Austin, TX, US
We are searching for a Medical Assistant — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. You’ll work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
- Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy
- Update documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit
- Prepare patient for examination per practice protocol
- Assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice
- Complete treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice
- Document all intervention per practice protocol
- Administer 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
- Provide patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol
- Document such education in the electronic health record
- Assess patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
- Document eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol
- Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol
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, or Other Graduation from a Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or LVN Program Required
- BLS Cert Required
- 1 Year of Related Work Experience Preferred
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 over 50 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.
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.
