What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Medical Assistant- Per Diem position at Bluebird Kids Health?
Are you an experienced medical assistant who thrives on helping children and families?
Do you love providing high-quality, personalized, exceptional healthcare?
If so, you may have just found your next career home!
We are seeking part-time/per diem medical assistants to join our team!
Palm Beach Pediatrics, a part of Bluebird Kids Health, is a group primary care and mental health pediatric practice, with roots in Palm Beach County for the past 40 years. Our mission is central to everything we do:
We provide exceptional care, so every child can thrive.
Team Player Mindset
The foundation of being connected to your coworker, and working together towards the same goal.
Service
Going the extra mile, and making a difference in the lives of those you serve.
Honesty
Demonstrating integrity by doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Compassion
Being sensitive to the feelings of others and what they may be experiencing. Treating everyone with kindness, caring, and helpfulness.
Respect
Appreciating all persons' thoughts and ideas, and treating one another they way we wish to be treated.
Excellence
Providing unsurpassed quality care. Striving for perfection, yet understanding we learn together as we grow together.
Gratitude
Feeling grateful to improve mental health, strengthen relationships, and maintain perspective.
We highly value our all team members and levels of staff, and are proud to have created our own PBP community within the greater communities we serve throughout the area.
If we sound like a great fit, we'd love to talk with you about our practice, our culture, and your vision of how you might be the newest member of our care team!
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Relevant medical assistant education commensurate with certification if applicable.
Licensure/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
Experience:
1 year experience in a clinical, patient facing role. Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
Other Requirements:
Bilingual - Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
Current CPR certificate.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of clinical and theoretical clinical processes and principles.
Knowledge of human resources management principles.
Knowledge of medical practice protocols and standards.
Familiarity with state and federal laws related to health care (HIPAA, scope of practice, etc.)
Skills:
Excellent communication skills, and willingness to help team members.
Excellent patient care and bedside manner, particularly with children.
Skill in documentation of patient care including reviewing for accuracy and completeness.
Vaccine administration experience highly preferred.
Abilities:
Ability to communicate clearly with many different levels of both medical and administrative staff.
Ability to analyze medical records and documentation and identify problem areas.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Equipment Operated:
Standard office equipment, CLIA-waived point-of-care lab equipment.
Work Environment:
Combination of medical office and exam rooms. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases (including COVID-19), biohazards, and other conditions common in clinical settings.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
Variety of walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Occasional need to lift/carry/move up to 50 pounds of equipment. Management of high-paced patient flow and related stressors.
Staff - Patient Locations
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
