Medical Assistant TCP Missouri City

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

• 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.

• 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