Medical Assistant

We are looking for a Medical Assistant with pediatric experience to manage and conduct clinical nursing aspects of a diverse patient-centered pediatric practice. Our pediatric practice seeks an experienced, enthusiastic nurse who loves children, enjoys fresh perspectives on pediatric care, understands flexible scheduling of patients, is willing to multi-task and manage several aspects of nursing care for the practice.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Triage of patients from birth to age 21
• Immunization administration and injection administration (IM, SQ and intradermal)
• Knowledge of GRITS and Newborn screening (SENDSS) and vaccine inventory
• Capillary blood draws
• In-house lab procedures: rapid flu, RSV, H.Pylori, Urinalysis, Lipid and glucose
• History collection and data entry into EMR
• EMR familiarity and comfort (PCC is our EMR)
• Clinical quality measures oversight and management
• OSHA/HIPAA coordination and training
• Inventory management for vaccines, medical supplies, patient samples, formulas, medications
• Emergency crash cart management and usage
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required, PALS will be provided later
• Administration of nebulizer treatments and use of spirometry
• Arrangement of continuing educational seminars with CHOA and other organizations
• Coordination of Reach Out and Read Program -Early literacy
• Assistance with simple bed-side procedures such as urethral catheterization, incision and drainage of abscesses, ear irrigation, wound debridement, suturing and removal, removal of foreign bodies
• Should be a good team player
• Should seek feedback and be responsive to ideas and willing to adapt
• Should be willing to maintain certification and continue to learn new developments in pediatrics
• Should be willing to learn various aspects of the office such as telephone and front desk and referrals
• Should take initiative to call patients to check on improvement and also to schedule preventative visits pro-actively

This Medical Assistant should be comfortable with both preventative and acute care, while demonstrating compassion, precision, enthusiasm, and a sincere dedication to equal and quality pediatric care for all children.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20