Medical Assistant

At Above & Beyond Pediatrics, we believe in treating our patients like our own children and in being an integral part of every parent or caregiver’s care team. We also understand and believe that happy employees make for the best working environment and company. We believe in acknowledging great work ethic and in uplifting our employees and that every employee is an invaluable part of the team. We are a family and we would love for you to consider becoming a part of our family.

We are currently hiring for the position of Medical Assistant.

Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews daily schedule of patients before clinic starts
• Ensures that needed supplies are available and readily accessible before clinic starts
• Consistently monitors appointment schedule to ensure low wait times and that all patients are triaged in as timely a manner as possible
• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance
• Escorts patients to the triage and exam rooms
• Obtains and records vital signs in EMR (electronic medical record) and takes a brief history of chief complaint/reason for visit; prepares the patient for the provider
• Assists provider with examination and/or procedures as appropriate
• Performs in-house lab tests (throat swabs, nasal swabs, finger/heelsticks, etc) and/or phlebotomy (venous blood draws) as requested by provider
• Runs laboratory specimens using appropriate equipment and/or machines
• Processes laboratory specimens for outside lab(s)
• Performs quality control testing and documents in EMR and/or on lab quality control forms, as appropriate
• Administers immunizations and PPDs (tuberculin skin tests), as requested by provider, using appropriate technique
• Keeps inventory of vaccines and medical/lab supplies and notifies appropriate manager of low stock
• Follows proper procedures to check and document expired vaccines and medical supplies
• Records refrigerator temperatures for vaccines per proper procedures
• Cleans (and re-stocks, if needed) examination rooms in between patients and at the end of the day
• Assists with completion of school forms
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical and personal information
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standard procedures and complying with regulations
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs, when appropriate
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, office policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
• Enhances practice reputation by demonstrating excellent customer service to patients and their families
• Exhibits polite and professional communications skills
• Maintains professionalism in all circumstances
• Contributes to team by consistently accomplishing work duties, respecting and valuing other members of the team, and being a team player at every opportunity

Work Hours & Benefits:

• Full-Time (40 hours a week), Part-Time options available as well
• M-F 8am-4pm, hours subject to change
• Paid holidays

Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Appropriate infection control training/technique
• Organization skills
• Excellent customer service skills/Good bedside manner
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all circumstances
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to perform inventory on and maintain medical supplies/equipment

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assisting Program
• College education/degree an asset
• Valid driver’s license or valid form of identification
• At least 2 years experience in a medical setting highly preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Experience with EMRs (electronic medical records), but specific training will be provided
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience with phlebotomy (drawing blood) a plus
• VFC (Vaccines for Children program) training an asset
• Spanish-speaking an asset (and comes with a pay differential)

Above & Beyond Pediatrics, LLC. 12070 Old Line Center Suite 212, Waldorf, MD 20602. www.abovepeds.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21