Medical Assistant - UCC/SC
Job in
Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas, 76063, USA
Listing for:
Cook Children's Health Care System
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Mansfield Multi-speciality Clinic and Urgent Care Center
Department: Ortho-Mansfield
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly
Hours:
40
Summary
The Medical Assistant will function in collaborative practice with physician(s) and/or advanced practice provider(s) in an ambulatory care setting. Assists in the preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by provider(s) and other licensed clinical personnel. Skillfully and consistently performs clinical duties per established departmental policies and procedures. The care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment appropriate to the ambulatory care setting with an emphasis on good customer relations.
Education and Experience - High School diploma required.
- Either a graduate of an accredited MA school OR a current MA certification required.
- Orthopedic experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
- Current BLS Certification required.
- National certification preferred.
Location
- Travel is required (Mansfield location and Fort Worth location)
Essential Job Functions
Performs appropriate initial patient assessment, including applicable vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure. Prepares patient for provider examination. Communicates abnormal findings to licensed personnel.Properly and consistently documents all pertinent patient and family information in the medical record, consistently dating and signing (with credentials) each entry.Implements provider's orders in accordance with practice and CCPN policies and standards. May occasionally assist with patient holds during radiology examinations.Skillfully performs casting application and removal procedures with minimal supervision, using patient safety precautions, safe and proper technique and appropriate documentation. Provides training to unlicensed clinical staff on casting application/removal.Transcribes voice mail messages, seeks appropriate physician guidance, and returns calls per written provider instruction. Documents and refers to licensed personnel, physician/practitioner appropriately.Provides patient and family instruction, including questions regarding aftercare, follow-up, treatments, procedures, medications, & equipment as directed by providers.Other Important Job Functions
Coordinates referrals, inclusive of pre-certification, authorizations, patient instruction, scheduling and documentation. Coordinates patient scheduling with provider standards, rearranging appointments to avoid non-productivity.Prepares, stocks, and maintains examination/treatment room equipment and supplies. Informs appropriate personnel of inventory needs. Assists practice staff with preparation of medical records and educational packets, and general office duties as needed.Demonstrates knowledge of compliance standards for all regulatory agencies, including OSHA, TDH and HIPAA. In absence of licensed nursing staff, may perform the duties of Safety Officer, as supervised by physician/provider.Requirement to be able to travel to all six orthopedic locationsAbout Cook Children's
Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child.
Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.
Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.
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