The posting
Job Description
At Texas Children’s Hospital, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.
We are searching for a Medical Assistant (MA) TCP Missouri City – 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.
TCP Missouri City: 5819 Hwy 6 300 #300, Missouri City, TX
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assists with the collection of patient data
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.
Qualifications
- 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
