Medical Assistant II - Outpatient Renal Ambulatory Clinic

Job Description
We are searching for a Medical Assistant II at our Texas Children's Outpatient Renal Ambulatory Clinic in The Medical Center - someone who works well in a fast-paced primary care setting. In this position, you'll gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care.
"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."
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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course for health care providers
• A fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment
• Knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/COLA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system

One of the following certifications required:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAM) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by one of the following organizations: American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants
• National Medical Assistant Certification (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association (NHA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from national Association of Health Professionals (NAHP).
• EMT (EMT) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-Basic (EMT-B) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Service

Preferred

• One (1) years of related experience
• Bilingual
• Pediatric experience - ear checks, well-child checks, immunizations, injections

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
• Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice
• Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per practice protocol
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per practice protocol
• Reports all medication and immunization errors to supervisor immediately after becoming aware of the error
• Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education
• Assesses patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
• Documents eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
• Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency
• Maintains documentation of required hours over required recertification cycle
• All CE relates to areas outlined in essential job duties or related to primary care

About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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.