We are currently seeking a part time Medical Assistant for our Pediatric office. The MA is responsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff while working in conjunction with clinicians, office and clinical staff. Previous clerical experience in a Drs. office preferred. Excellent communication, phone, and organizational skills required. Multitasking is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform various clinical and clerical duties to support the operation of the office.
Example of Essential Duties:
- Answering phones -courteously and professionally.
- Scheduling appointments
- Answering general patient questions.
- Taking messages accurately and relaying to appropriate personnel.
- Performs procedures, examinations and tests as ordered.
- Tracks, reviews and monitors follow-up of test results, under the direction of the provider
- Following protocols, assesses patients/callers health status based upon presenting symptoms. Determines the urgency for care and directs patient/caller to most appropriate level of care , or an acceptable alternative venue for care of patients with acute problems should access not be readily available at the practice. Seeks provider advice appropriately.
- Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration's, pulse and BMI.
- Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Collects specimens as directed by provider. Uses appropriate equipment and protocols for collecting, handling, testing, and preparing for transportation to lab including proper identification, storage procedures and techniques.
- Assures all patient rooms are adequately stocked with un-expired supplies.
- Prepares patients for scheduled appointment by assuring patient is appropriately gowned and supplies are set up.
- Sanitize patient rooms after use
- Prepares and administers vaccines as ordered by the clinician
- Prepares patient charts, handouts and completes paperwork as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22 per week
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Private practice
Experience:
- Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person