Certified Medical Assistant TCP Katy

We are searching for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) TCP Katy xe2x80x94 someone to gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care. Think youxe2x80x99ve got what it takes? “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 High school diploma or GED Graduation from a medical assistant or emergency medical technician program OR Documentation from the licensing authority confirming that medical assistant/emergency medical technician education is not a requirement for certification Knowledge of medical terminology, medical assistant/outpatient care tasks, and customer service concepts Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, and operate basic medical equipment Licenses and Certifications BLS – American Heart Association One of the following: CCMA – Cert-Cert Clinical MA – CCMA National Health Career Association (NHA) CMA-AAM – Cert-Cert Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CMA-C – Clinical Medical Assistant Certification American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) EMT – Emergency Medical Tech Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-A – Advanced EMT Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-B – Emergency Medical Tech-Basic Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-I – Emergency Medical Techn-Interm Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-P – Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services LIC PAR – Licensed-Paramedic Texas Department of State Health Services NCMA – National Cert Med Assistant National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) NRCMA – National Registered CMA National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) RMA – Registered Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Personnel, American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants Preferred Qualifications 1 yr. of related experience Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and coworkers Acknowledges the customer Identifies self Gives customer a time expectation Keeps customers informed by explaining all tasks, processes and procedures Thank the customer Adheres to Standards of Behavior Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator Responsibilities : Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with complete accuracy Document current medications, allergies, and other information in the electronic health record Prepare patients for examination and assist provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed by the provider Document all interventions per practice protocol Call in and/or send electronic prescription refills as directed Assist provider during office emergency patient care Keep rooms stocked with supplies and notify managers when supplies are low 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 Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, et cetera Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management Assess patientxe2x80x99s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiate referral Manage the outstanding orders report and lab error work queue to assure results are received Provide superb customer service