Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Cinco Ranch (Per Diem

Position: Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Cinco Ranch (Per Diem)
We are searching for a Per Diem, Certified Medical Assistant for Urgent Care - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. You will work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.

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Texas Children's Urgent Care - Cinco Ranch

* Schedule:

Open 7 days a week

Monday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Job Duties & 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Acts as scribe for provider.

* Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or practice protocol.

* Assesses patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral.

* Documents eligibility in electronic medical record per practice protocol.

* Screens presenting patient complaint per practice protocol.

* Screens phone calls per practice protocol and within scope of practice standards.

* Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol.

* Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique.

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

Other Graduation from a medical assisting or emergency medical technician program Required

* 1 year related experience

* BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support Required alonger with one of the following:

* EMT - Emergency Medical Techn Texas Department of State Health Services Or

* EMT-A - Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health Services Or

* EMT-B - Emergency Medical Techn-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services Or

* EMT-I - Emergency Medical Techn-Interm Texas Department of State Health Services Or

* EMT-P - Emergency Medical Techn-Parame Texas Department of State Health Services Or

* LIC PAR - Lic-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services Or

* NCMA - National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Or

* NRCMA - Nat Reg Cert Med Assistant International Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) Or

* RMA-AAH :
American Allied Health American Allied Health Or

* RMA-AAMP :
American Association of Medical Personnel American Association of Medical Personnel Or

* RMA-AMT :
American Medical Technologist American Medical Technologist Or

* RMA-ARMA :
American Registry of Medical Assistants