Texas Children's Careers

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We are searching for a Medical Assistant with our Texas Children's Outpatient Cardiology clinic in The Medical Center - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide patient care and excellent customer service in a healthcare setting. You will also assist in the coordination of flow and provider schedules to effectively manage patient care. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications High School diploma or GED required Technical diploma - Graduation from a medical assisting or emergency medical technician program preferred Health care experience preferred Pediatric experience preferred Responsibilities Welcomes and communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and physicians Takes vital signs per clinic scope Performs diagnostic test as per MD/provider order (i.e. - EKG, newborn hearing screens) Processes lab specimens and performs tests Documents telephone or prescription refill messages in the medical record and notifies provider to take action Turns over the exam room preparing it for the next patient visit Assures exam rooms are stocked with all patient care supplies, labeled and within expiration date Participates in planning optimal patient flow by monitoring provider schedules and communicating potential or actual problems 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.