Medical Assistant - UCC/SC

apartment Cook Children's Health Care System location_onProsper, TX, US

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Location:

Prosper Medical Office Building

Department:

Admin Specialty Clinic

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

Summary:

The Medical Assistant will function in collaborative practice with physician(s) and/or advanced practice provider(s) in an ambulatory care setting. Assists in the preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by provider(s) and other licensed clinical personnel. Skillfully and consistently performs clinical duties per established departmental policies and procedures. The care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment appropriate to the ambulatory care setting with an emphasis on good customer relations.

Education and Experience

High School diploma required.

Either a graduate of an accredited MA school OR a current MA certification required.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Current BLS Certification required.

National certification preferred.

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

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