Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TCP Westwood

We are searching for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at the TCP Westwood Clinic-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients.

“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.”

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course for health care providers
• One of the following certifications:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAM) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by one of the following organizations: American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants
• National Medical Assistant Certification (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association (NHA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from national Association of Health Professionals (NAHP).
• EMT (EMT) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-Basic (EMT-B) issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services

Preferred

• One (1) years of related experience
• Bilingual
• Pediatric experience - ear checks, well-child checks, immunizations, injections

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 with 100% accuracy
• Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last 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
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program
• 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
• Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education
• Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
• Documents eligibility in electronic health record per practice protocol
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
• Maintains certification by fulfilling continuing education (CE) requirements as directed by certification agency
• Maintains documentation of required hours over required recertification cycle
• All CE relates to areas outlined in essential job duties or related to primary care