What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Pediatrics LLC?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and personable Medical Assistant to join our family-oriented Pediatric practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated person to advance their career. We are keenly invested in our staff’s professional goals.
Help us provide excellent customer service in this well-established and respected Pediatric office. We welcome any detail-oriented, organized and articulate Medical Assistant to join our family-friendly office culture. The opportunities for growth and advancement are here for you to benefit from.
Job Description
Main Function: Performs delegated medical tasks, assists physician and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. This position will utilize the EMR for documentation purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record/EMR.
- Follows established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
- Performs routine testing, including but not limited to; urinalysis, vision testing, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
- Obtains necessary specimens for testing.
- Provides pre-printed patient education /material as directed by provider.
- Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families, at all times.
- Performs cleaning and disinfection of environment of care.
- Maintains necessary supplies in clinical area.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
- Administers select medications and injections under direct supervision of physician as per practice policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Be Successful:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CPR certification through American Heart Association required.
Medical Assistant experience a must.
Pediatric experience preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Stevensville, MD 21666 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
