Certified Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Children’s Health Physicians LLP Greenwich location is seeking a full-time or part-time Certified Medical Assistant. A Medical Assistant Certification is required to be considered.

Responsibilities include patient-centered care, room preparation, assisting physicians, performing routine vitals and basic testing, sample collection, and helping with exams and procedures in a fast-paced pediatric practice.

We value teamwork, attention to detail, and excellent patient communication.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a patient-centered environment.
• Prepare rooms for the day and escort patients to rooms/examinations.
• Record height/weight and blood pressure; chart results.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Assist doctors during sick visits and well-child visits.
• Restock rooms and equipment; relay messages as needed.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

BCHP's Children’s Medical Group Division in Greenwich, CT is actively seeking a full time or part time Certified Medical Assistant to joinour team! We do require a Medical Assistant Certification to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay

• The hourly pay rate of this position will be$22/hr-$24/hr, negotiable based on experience.

Requirements

• This position requires a Medical Assistant Certification.

We are open to reviewing both full time and part time candidates for this position

Position Description

• Create a patient-centered environment
• Prepare rooms for the day
• Escort patients to room; prepare patients for examinations
• Record height/weight (head circ if age appropriate) and blood pressure for well visit; chart
• Phlebotomy
• Ask parent or patient about chief complaint and document
• Perform vision and hearing screening as necessary and document in chart according to standing protocols
• Gather proper immunizations at well visits, document in chart, and gain consent from parents
• Perform strep tests and flu test swabs, record results in the chart, and charge for the procedures
• Perform fingerstick lead, hemoglobin, and cholesterol tests according to standing protocols, document results in chart, and bill for procedure
• Perform venipuncture when requested by providers
• Assist doctors as needed with sick visits, as well as well-child visits
• Clean and restock rooms and equipment
• Relay messages as may be required by physicians
• Prepare for urine culture and analysis
• Prepare for strep tests and all other laboratory tests
• Assist doctor and nurses with procedures
• Prepare instruments for sterilization
• Record overnight culture results in chart
• Check and chart temps in fridge and incubator
• Record culture results in chart
• Track lab results
• Operate according to standard orders and standing protocols
• Provide care in a patient-centered manner
• Attend medical home meetings
• Participate in pre-visit planning
• Demonstrate excellence in both internal and external customer service
• Other duties as assigned

BCHP will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Requirements

Minimum Experience and Licensure Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification required

Location CMG Greenwich

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number MED-26-00121

Number of Openings 1

This position is currently accepting applications.