Location:

　　Legacy Primary Care

　　Department:

　　Legacy Primary Care

　　Shift:

　　Standard Weekly Hours:

　　40

　　Summary:

　　As per his/her accredited medical assistant training program, this role functions in a dual clinical and clerical capacity within the outpatient practice setting. When performing clinical duties, this role functions under the clinical supervision of the provider in physician practice or clinic setting, assisting in the preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by the provider(s) and other licensed clinical personnel. Clinical duties are skillfully and consistently performed per established clinical policy and procedure. Clerical duties are performed under the direct supervision of the practice manager or supervisor, including assisting with the overall management of daily patient flow: greeting patients, patient check-in procedures, scheduling appointments, and referrals, promptly managing phone calls, and patient check-out procedures. Data entry skills are required of all aspects of this role, as each patient encounter is entered into an electronic medical record (EMR).

　　Qualifications:

　　Either a graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting or a current national MA certification.Minimum 1-year experience in outpatient pediatric practice/clinic or equivalent family practice outpatient clinic preferred, or immediately post-externship in a pediatric practice or clinic setting.National certification preferred.Current CPR certification required.

　　About Cook Children's:

　　• ur not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

　　At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system--we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through--and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

　　Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.