Certified Medical Assistant (Part-Time) - Tc Urgent Care - The Woodlands Campus

Texas Children's Urgent Care offers high-quality, efficient and affordable after-hours patient care in nine convenient community locations across the greater Houston area. Texas Children's Urgent Care has also expanded to serve the children and families of Austin, Texas, with its first community location in South Austin. Staffed by board-certified pediatricians who have privileges at Texas Children's Hospital, our Urgent Care team can diagnose and treat a wide variety of common pediatric ailments, illnesses and conditions, including: asthma, strep throat, fever, minor burns, influenza, ear infections, allergic reactions and more. We also provide procedures such as antibiotic injections, breathing treatments, fracture care and splinting, IV (intravenous) fluids, lab services, laceration repair and x-rays on-site.

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Summary:

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant (part-time) - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care.

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Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Document current medications, allergies, and other information in the electronic health record
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management
• Participate as a member of the care team, working with each member of the team to meet the goals of the patient, and participate in daily huddles and monthly staff meetings
• Manage the outstanding orders report and lab error work queue to assure results are received
• Call in and/or send electronic prescription refills as directed
• Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, et cetera
• Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with complete accuracy
• Document all interventions per practice protocol
• Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Assess patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payor prior to initiate referral
• Provide superb customer service
• Keep rooms stocked with supplies and notify managers when supplies are low
• Prepare patients for examination and assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed by the provider
• Assist provider during office emergency patient care