Certified Medical Assistant - TCP Katy

Texas Children's
Any Location, TX
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant 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.

What You Will Do

Assists in the collection of patient/family data, collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for a visit with 100% accuracy, updates documentation, prepares patient for examination, and assists provider during treatments, examinations, and testing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ability to use a thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoscope, butterfly needles, hearing/vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, tympanometry, basic laboratory equipment, and specimen collection. Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment.

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 from American Heart Association
  • 1-year related experience preferred
  • One of the national certification/registrations: CCMA, CMA-AAMA, CMA-C, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA-AAH, RMA-AAMP, RMA-AMT, RMA-ARMA, EMT, EMT-A, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, LIC PAR
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