What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Medical Assistant position at Children's Medical Association, P.A.?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT THE JOB: (This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.)
This FULL TIME position requires the following:
Manage patient care through an electronic or paper environment.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
Check to make sure that patient history is complete (i.e. immunization records, allergy to medications, health record updates, etc...).
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Obtain brief summary of patient complaint. Document any immunizations needed. Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed.
Assist doctors in any necessary procedures such as giving injections or removing sutures.
Send messages to the doctors for drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Fill out any necessary paperwork for patient’s i.e. (school forms, medication forms).
Call hospitals to obtain any necessary results i.e. (lab and x-ray results).
Keeping a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff.
Attending any necessary meetings to be up to date on changes in protocol and procedures.
Working as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care.
Assisting the doctor in emergency situations.
Having the knowledge and awareness of medications and supplies on crash cart.
Administering immunizations and medicine injections.
Follow any OSHA and Safety requirements for rooms and documentation.
Other various duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas.
Job Type: Full-time and may require travel within our 3 locations (Tamarac/Plantation/Coral Springs)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person