Medical Assistant - TCP Town & Country

We are searching for a Medical Assistant at our Texas Children's Pediatrics Town and Country clinic – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the collection of patient data
• Assists in the collection of patient 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 a visit  
• Documents current medications, allergies and other information in the electronic health record with 100% accuracy
• Provides general patient care
• Prepares patient for examination, assists provider during treatments, exams and testing  
• Documents all interventions, sends electronic prescription refills, assists provider in providing office emergency patient care
• Coordinates patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, or any part of care that needs coordination
• Administers medication and immunization
• Administers medication and immunizations, identifies patients eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program  
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record  
• Reports all medication and immunization errors and adverse reactions to  
• Maintains integrity of medication supplies by following infection control and inventory control guidelines
• Supports patients in self-management of their health through assisting with education
• Provides patient education and documents education in the electronic health record
• Coordinates referral
• Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral and documents eligibility in the electronic health record  
• Identifies and documents network providers for appropriate referrals completes paperwork and documentation for authorized referrals and transmits information to the referred agency  
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests
• Collects and processes specimens, documenting results
• Performs and documents scheduled quality control, instrument maintenance, and calibration procedures according to manufacturer information
• Takes appropriate action and documents out of control values  
• Troubleshoots and documents instrument problems and makes minor adjustments
• Manages Outstanding Orders Report and Lab Error Work Queue to assure results are received and the provider is notified of results

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
• Graduation from a Medical assistant, emergency medical technician or LVN program
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• 1 year of related work experience preferred