Lead Medical Assistant

Pediatrics On Demand is anUrgent Care and_ Primary Carelocated in Oak Lawn, IL. We also have a sister company Minis Walk In Clinic. _We serve patients from birth to 21 years of age.

The Lead Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Doctors and Nurses in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples.

Specifically, the lead is responsible for delegating tasks during the shift and reporting any tardies to the appropriate parties. Must lead by example.

Job Type: Full Time 3-12 hr shifts.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient phone calls.
• Measure patient height, weight, vital signs
• Patient Scheduling, charting, medical data entry using AdvancedMD EMR
• Knowledge in the fields of medicine, anatomy and physiology
• Ability to maintain records
• Training and knowledge in OSHA and HIPPA regulations
• Familiar with: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Room patients in exam rooms and obtain chief complaint information
• Knowledgeable of First aid procedures
• Chart findings in timely manner
• Obtain in-house lab (lead, hemoglobin, rapid strep, flu) as order by provider
• Notify provider when vaccine/supply stock is getting low, in order to allow time to re-order before supplies are gone.
• Complete follow-up patient calls, when not providing patient care
• Stock exam rooms with needed supplies
• Keep office and work space neat and tidy
• Administering injections
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings as required
• Assists in purchasing and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required
• High School Diploma or Higher
• EMR experience
• Experience in pediatrics
• Certifications and Licenses: Certification as a medical assistant (CMA).
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Skills:

• Communication
• Prioritizing and Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Dependability

If you are passionate about pediatric healthcare and eager to make a difference in the lives of children, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at Pediatrics On Demand.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25