What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk/Medical Assistant position at PEAR PEDIATRICS?
This is a 40 hour per week position
Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
We are seeking to hire a Front Desk/Medical Assistant for a busy Pediatric Office in Rockwall, TX . This position is responsible for delivery of patient care and administrative duties under the direction of the healthcare provider and practice manager.
To be successful in the role, you will need to be certified from a medical assistant program or currently pursuing a Medical Assistant Certification with two years of prior experience in a medical setting preferably pediatrics.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities:
Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
Cleaning and preparing treatment rooms for clinical examination and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
Greets and interview patients, obtains and records patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Preparing and administering medications and or vaccines for patients as directed by physicians.
Performing basic laboratory tests; Strep, RSV, Flu, Mono and Urine testing
Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Experience with electronic medical healthcare record systems preferably with Office Practicum
Answer telephones calls and directs them appropriately, able to follow protocol for phone triage of patients.
Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager or as requested by healthcare provider.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16