Medical Assistant - CMA/CCMA

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Our Company policy requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment.

The days and hours for this position is four days per week at 9 to 10 hours per day.

For over 40 years, the Pediatric Group has maintained a reputation for excellence in pediatric care. Our award winning pediatricians and nurse practitioners offer children expert, comprehensive care. We are committed to developing compassionate and trusted relationships with our families in a warm and friendly environment.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT SUMMARY: The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for aiding all providers in ensuring optimal patient care and promoting proper patient flow. Our Certified Medical Assistants are committed to our patients, providers, and co-workers to provide optimal patient care. As a central part of team-based care, Certified Medical Assistants work together and participate in healthcare delivery to maximize continuity of care for our patients. As team members, our individual work is important, by itself, but it also influences how others are able to perform their jobs as well. Therefore, we want to empower our providers and staff to work to their highest licensure or capabilities. The Certified Medical Assistant should assist providers so that their responsibilities are centered on patient care, not on clerical, administrative, or ancillary duties that can be performed by other qualified team members. As a team our goal is to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for all of our patients.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES(nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time):

• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients, keeping patient areas clean and well stocked
• Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on patients’ chart
• Assist providers in the examination and treatment of patients
• Update providers frequently on patient status and activity so those awaiting procedures are processed efficiently
• Update all staff on the status of patient flow so the need for additional personnel can be assessed quickly, and appropriate scheduling maintained to reduce patients’ wait times
• Assist the providers with retrieving voicemail messages and returning calls as needed
• Aid the nurse in performing lab work as directed
• Distribute appropriate patient information sheets, lab forms, school forms, medication forms and x-ray slips to patients as requested by the providers and checked by the nurses
• Interpret and support corporate goals
• Attend all department, management, special project meetings and training

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS– (Education and/or Experience): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant certification required
• Minimum 1 year medical assistant experience required; experience with pediatric patients required
• Communication skills: excellent interpersonal skills, ability to read, analyze and interpret documents; ability to respond effectively to all inquiries; ability to write using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling; ability to present information
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work within a fast-paced environment
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Windows applications; ability to use Excel; word processing; spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet
• Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately
• Relies on judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work independently on projects and as a member of a team
• Ability to multi-task and organize and prioritize workload
• Works well under general supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Pediatric experience do you have?

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Pediatrics: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21