Certified Medical Assistant

Callisto Pediatrics is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform clinical care and administrative tasks (not a front desk position) under the supervision of our Physician and Practice Manager in a competent, professional manner. Previous Pediatric clinical experience as a Medical Assistant is HIGHLY preferred and will be considered greatly. Customer service is a priority at Callisto Pediatrics, and our medical staff understand the value of compassionate service and have a willingness to learn and grow in their roles.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients in a timely manner. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments such as vital signs and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Adheres to the scope of practice for Medical Assistants in the state of practice, performing only those skills allowed by state law.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required). Graduation from an approved Medical Assisting Program.

Experience: Minimum three years of Medical Assisting experience HIGHLY preferred, but not required; Experience in a Pediatric private practice setting experience highly preferred.

Other Requirements: National Medical Assistant Certification or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Certification HIGHLY preferred. BLS Certification required.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions including clinical documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment.
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.

Skills:

• Read, understand, and follow written and oral medical orders/instructions.
• Initiate appropriate emergency procedures effectively in emergency situations.
• Exercise initiative, problem-solving, decision-making, strong time management, and multi-tasking skills daily
• Perform injections, blood draws, and finger sticks

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to comply with our practice rules, policies, and code of ethics.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.
• Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.

COVID-19 precautions:

• Personal protective equipment provided
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place