Medical Assistant

Job Description
We're searching for a Medical Assistant - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide clinical support for patients in Texas Children's Hospital various ambulatory settings promoting cost effective, age appropriate, safe, and high-quality family-centered care.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Welcome and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians
Respond to customer questions w/prompt information related to appointment status, wait time or unanticipated problems
Ensures efficient patient flow
Participate in planning optimal patient flow by monitoring provider schedules and communicating potential or actual problems
Receive notification of patient's arrival and ready to room status from tracking system
Perform spirometry without medications
Inform patients, staff, and providers of delays in patient flow that are occurring inside and outside of clinic
Track prolonged wait times for patients in waiting room and investigates cause
Document in medical records as appropriate
Document pertinent information in the medical record such as current immunizations, allergy status, vital signs, current medications, etc.
Responsibility for lab functions including point of care testing and phlebotomy
Cross train and assist with clerical duties as requested
Observe and enforce guidelines for infection control (includes cleaning toys and tables)
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 Required
Technical diploma from a medical assisting or emergency medical technician program preferred
Health Care or Pediatric Experience Preferred
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.