Compassionate Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

PM Pediatrics Management Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics Management Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting in Ashburn, VA.

Responsibilities include greeting and registering patients, obtaining medical history and vitals, preparing patients for X-rays, collecting samples, performing routine labs, assisting with wounds and procedures, maintaining exam rooms and waiting areas, and upholding patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience or education preferred.
• Pediatric experience is highly preferred.
• Able to obtain lab tests and venipuncture.
• Professional and friendly demeanor with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
• Greet and register patients as they arrive
• Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intake
• Prepare patients for X-rays
• Perform and document routine labs, such as throat and urine cultures
• Irrigate and assist with wounds
• Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
• Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
• Keep exam rooms and front reception stocked with adequate supplies
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the waiting room area
• Practice standard safety practices and precautions
• Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies and notifying medical team
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential
• Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assistant patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
• Perform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or provider in other medical procedures
• Provide exceptional customer services

Skills

Strong communications and organization

Pediatric experience

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

Willing to learn medical software

Venipuncture/ lab sample collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical software

Job description

PM Pediatrics Management Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting in Ashburn, VA.

Responsibilities include greeting and registering patients, obtaining medical history and vitals, preparing patients for X-rays, collecting samples, performing routine labs, assisting with wounds and procedures, maintaining exam rooms and waiting areas, and upholding patient confidentiality.