Medical Assistant - Full-Time

Pediatric Healthcare was established in 1998, has earned Patient Center Medical Home (PCMH) recognition, and is entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Our providers and team members work closely together to provide high-quality pediatric care to patients ranging from newborn to 18 years-old.

PHC team members are pushed to explore and work at the top of their skill sets and those who are up for a challenge have access to more challenging work. We create opportunities for fun in our daily work and though busy, the workday goes by quickly.

Learn more by visiting: phckids.com

Job Summary

Under the direction of Pediatricians and Advanced Practice Providers, the Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for preparing patients for provider appointments by collecting medical histories and taking vitals as well as assisting with medical care. The MA should be able to perform tasks with accuracy and speed as well as anticipate the needs of providers and patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

        Prepares patient rooms for the day

        Escort patients to room; prepare patients for examinations.

        Record height/weight, pulse and blood pressure for well visit; measure head             circumference on infants 30 months old and younger; chart and graph findings

        Ask parent or patient about chief complaint and document

        Administers vaccines

        Perform vision and hearing screening as necessary

        Assist doctors as needed with sick visits, as well as well-child visits, school or camp physicals, and paperwork preparation as needed

        Clean and restock rooms and equipment.

        Assist as needed with securing referrals and making specialist or test appointments

        Relay messages as may be required by physicians

        Obtain blood samples by finger stick or venipuncture

        Urine culture and analysis preparation

        Prepare for and run laboratory tests; this includes COVID-19 testing

        Assist providers and nurses with procedures

        Prepare instruments for autoclave

        Order and stock supplies

        Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, and any additional touch points as required based on public health guidance related to the pandemic

        May assist with: answering phones, sanitizing waiting rooms, reviewing and confirming patient demographic and insurance information at each visit

        Provide patient education

EMR Preparation:

        Identifies and reviews immunization records in MCIR and EPIC.

        If new patient locates old records from filing (or parent)

        If new patient with no immunization records, obtains releases from parent to request records, contact previous health care center to obtain immunization records via fax

        Empties provider "out" baskets periodically throughout the day

        Schedules same day sick call and some well visits as needed during the day

Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to team members

Able to maintain composure in difficult situations

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

At least one (1) year of previous MA experience in an outpatient practice setting which required administering vaccines and performing venipuncture

Preferred Education and Experience

Certified (CMA) or Registered (RMA) Medical Assistant

One (1) or more years of previous MA work experience in a pediatric environment which required administering vaccines and performing venipuncture

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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