Pediatric Medical Assistant

Next Step Pediatrics

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Towson, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Monday to Friday, 8 hours shifts starting at 8:00am but must be flexible to work until 7:30pm if needed 1-2x/week. Rotating Saturday morning shifts, usually 1 every 4-6 weeks.

    *Required: Covid-19 Vaccine and Booster

    Description:

    The Medical Assistant works as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of the Provider by assisting in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient, and safe manner.

    •Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes and records history and vital signs.

    •Maintains exam rooms by stocking necessary supplies and materials as determined by practice protocol and physician preferences. Ensures cleanliness.

    •Prepares and administers patient injections, performs blood draws, and processes in-house labs, prepares lab samples to be sent out to Quest or Labcorp.

    •Collects, labels and processes specimens.

    •Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.

    •Collaborates with different departments to ensure smooth clinical operations are being met and achieved.

    •Maintains/reviews patient EHR prior to well child examination for vaccine compliance. Records tests and examination results.

    •Maintains patient confidentiality.

    •Responsible for some administrative functions, such as completing health forms, entering specialist consults, and scanning medical record documents.

    •Calling and rescheduling patients on their provider’s schedule that missed their appointment.

    •Identifying overdue well child examination and scheduling patient for a future check-up while they are in the office.

    •Verifying current medications and allergies at each office visit.

    •Comfortable giving vaccines if/when necessary.

    •Performing preventative testing such as hearing, vision, and ocular screenings. Completing mental health screenings (ie. PHQ-9) as indicated by practice WCE protocol.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications:

    2-5 years of clinical experience REQUIRED

    COVID-19 VACCINE AND BOOSTER REQURIED

    Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, etc) REQUIRED OR OBTAINED SHORTLY AFTER HIRING

    Experience working in a fast-paced environment- could see around 25-200 patients per day

    Experience Level:

    Intermediate Level