Pediatric Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow. Clinical duties include but are not limited to maintaining universal precautions; rooming patients, taking necessary vital signs and measurements, perform phlebotomy as needed, administering vaccines, performing treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider. He/She will be responsible for answering practice education, counseling and performing various testing and screenings. The Medical Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining patients’ rooms, setting up and stocking, as appropriate as well as ordering and tracking supplies for the practice. Administrative responsibilities will include, without limitation, all generally accepted office responsibilities, making appointments, filing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing patient charts, obtaining referrals and paperwork from referring physician offices.

Responsibilities

Supporting the practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow; Greeting patients and escorting them into patient exam rooms; Taking vital signs and measurements; Performing phlebotomy; Administering vaccines; Performing treatments and procedures as ordered by provider; Assisting with varied procedures under supervision of MD, NP, or PA; Maintaining patients' rooms and supplies; Performing administrative office responsibilities; Answering phones and scheduling appointments; Coordinating room rotations; Receiving test results and calling patients with follow-up; Cleaning instruments and maintaining sterilizer competencies; Maintaining excellent customer service; Cross-training to cover front desk; Precepting new employees; Working required weekend and holiday schedule

Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support required; Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; Strong clinical and judgment skills are essential; Good organizational and prioritization skills; Ability to work successfully as a team player; Demonstrated knowledge of varied medical procedures; Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and English grammar; Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions; communicate clearly; Able to both lead and take direction from Nursing Supervisor; Employee must demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record; telephone communications; e-mail; and other computer software as required.

Nice to have

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred; Experience in a clinical setting preferred; CMA - Certified Medical Assistant certificate preferred

Benefits

Eligibility for shift differentials