Children's Health
Medical Assistant - Virtual Health (Dallas)
Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Medical Assistant - Virtual Health (Dallas)
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Virtual Health
Location: Trinity Towers and Dallas ISD School Campus
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Hours may vary by school and follow the school-year calendar)
Job Type: On-Site
Overview At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children. Through our cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well‑being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community, helping to create a brighter, healthier future for all.
Summary The purpose of this position is to perform various outpatient care duties and prepare patients for examinations/procedures, including completing intake documentation, vital signs, height/weight, and rooming; assisting in examinations/procedures; collecting lab samples and performing point‑of‑care testing. Pursuant to physician delegation, this position may collect, give identified injections and medications. Additionally, this position may perform front‑ and back‑office duties such as registration, scheduling, financial processes in outpatient clinics, managing insurance authorizations, referral processes, and collecting funds. This role may also conduct insurance screening to determine if financial counseling is necessary.
Responsibilities
Escort or transport patients to exam rooms, treatment rooms, or other areas as directed.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment by gathering data regarding condition; take vital signs, height, and weight and document this information in the medical record.
Obtain past medical history and history of current illness/condition.
Perform point‑of‑care testing as required.
Obtain specimens from patients (blood, nasal, throat, skin, cheek swabs, and urine) per physician order or protocol; receive, label, verify patient information, and transfer the information to specimen containers; facilitate transport of specimens.
Prepare clinic area by stocking rooms with appropriate medical supplies; dispose of medical waste; clean and maintain laboratory and examination room equipment.
Prepare examination rooms by arranging sterile instruments on tray and stocking rooms with supplies; dispose of medical waste; clean and maintain examination room equipment between patients.
Perform EKGs as required per physician or provider order or written protocol.
Provide patients and families with pre‑printed instructions and educational material as directed by physician or provider.
Work Experience
Minimum 6 months experience in a patient care setting or completion of an MA program (Required).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
Licenses and Certifications
MA certification acquired through an accredited program (Required).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days (Required).
Benefits
Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
Caregiver leave.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Equity and Inclusion Children's Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and supporting every individual's growth and contribution.
EEO Statement Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other federally or state‑protected class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and other employment‑related activities.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Department: Virtual Health
Location: Trinity Towers and Dallas ISD School Campus
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Hours may vary by school and follow the school-year calendar)
Job Type: On-Site
Overview At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children. Through our cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well‑being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community, helping to create a brighter, healthier future for all.
Summary The purpose of this position is to perform various outpatient care duties and prepare patients for examinations/procedures, including completing intake documentation, vital signs, height/weight, and rooming; assisting in examinations/procedures; collecting lab samples and performing point‑of‑care testing. Pursuant to physician delegation, this position may collect, give identified injections and medications. Additionally, this position may perform front‑ and back‑office duties such as registration, scheduling, financial processes in outpatient clinics, managing insurance authorizations, referral processes, and collecting funds. This role may also conduct insurance screening to determine if financial counseling is necessary.
Responsibilities
Escort or transport patients to exam rooms, treatment rooms, or other areas as directed.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment by gathering data regarding condition; take vital signs, height, and weight and document this information in the medical record.
Obtain past medical history and history of current illness/condition.
Perform point‑of‑care testing as required.
Obtain specimens from patients (blood, nasal, throat, skin, cheek swabs, and urine) per physician order or protocol; receive, label, verify patient information, and transfer the information to specimen containers; facilitate transport of specimens.
Prepare clinic area by stocking rooms with appropriate medical supplies; dispose of medical waste; clean and maintain laboratory and examination room equipment.
Prepare examination rooms by arranging sterile instruments on tray and stocking rooms with supplies; dispose of medical waste; clean and maintain examination room equipment between patients.
Perform EKGs as required per physician or provider order or written protocol.
Provide patients and families with pre‑printed instructions and educational material as directed by physician or provider.
Work Experience
Minimum 6 months experience in a patient care setting or completion of an MA program (Required).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
Licenses and Certifications
MA certification acquired through an accredited program (Required).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days (Required).
Benefits
Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
Caregiver leave.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Equity and Inclusion Children's Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and supporting every individual's growth and contribution.
EEO Statement Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other federally or state‑protected class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and other employment‑related activities.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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