What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Full-Time position at Pediatric Health Care?
Company Description
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 Description
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
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
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