Medical Assistant - Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
We are searching for a Medical Assistant with Texas Children's Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston – someone who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this position, you will provide patient care and excellent customer service in a healthcare environment, and assist in the coordination of flow and provider schedules to effectively manage patient care.
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 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 tests as per MD/provider order (e.g., 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
About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women worldwide.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health‑care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high‑risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state‑of‑the‑art facility providing world‑class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families.
We also offer Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary‑care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after‑hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women worldwide. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse, and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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We are searching for a Medical Assistant with Texas Children's Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston – someone who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this position, you will provide patient care and excellent customer service in a healthcare environment, and assist in the coordination of flow and provider schedules to effectively manage patient care.
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 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 tests as per MD/provider order (e.g., 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
About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women worldwide.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health‑care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high‑risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state‑of‑the‑art facility providing world‑class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families.
We also offer Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary‑care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after‑hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women worldwide. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse, and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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