Medical Assistant

Pathway-Pediatrics,-Inc; Chelsea (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at Pathway-Pediatrics, Inc. provides essential clinical support in a pediatric care environment to assist physicians and the healthcare team in delivering high-quality, age-appropriate patient care.

The role supports a welcoming environment for children and families, works collaboratively in a team setting, and may involve cross-training to positions such as reception or back-office roles as requested by the employer. Work in the Chelsea and Sylacauga offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months’ rated experience and/or training in a medical or pediatric setting preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology, procedures, and diagnoses.
• Completion of CNA or CMA program preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willing to attend continuing education courses as requested.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and families, escorts them to examination rooms, and helps make them comfortable.
• Interviews patients/parents to obtain medical history, allergies, and current concerns; measures and records vital signs accurately.
• Collects and documents pertinent medical data in the patient’s chart/EMR.
• Performs in-house lab tests, collects specimens, and prepares specimens for testing or send-out.
• Administers immunizations and ordered medications under supervision.
• Enters vaccines into the state system daily; reviews vaccine status for next-day scheduled patients.
• Assists physicians during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Prepares, cleans, disinfects, and restocks examination rooms and supplies.
• Sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Operates and maintains medical equipment; alerts supervisor to malfunctions.
• Attends department meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Medical equipment operation

Injections administration

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or CMA program (preferred)

Current CPR certification

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Job description

JobSummary

The MedicalAssistant provides essential clinical support in a pediatric care environmentto assist physicians, mid-level practitioners, and the healthcare team indelivering high-quality, age-appropriate patient care. The role supports awelcoming environment for children and families, works collaboratively in ateam setting, and may involve cross-training to positions such as receptionistor other back-office roles at the request of the employer. Work in the Chelseaand Sylacauga offices as needed.

Qualifications

To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or generaleducation degree (GED) required.
• Preferred: Six (6) months’rated experience and/or training in a medical or pediatric setting.
• Preferred: Proficient in medicalterminology, procedures, and diagnoses.
• Preferred: Successful completionof a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant(CMA) program
• Current CPR certification.
• Willing to attend continuingeducation courses at the request of the employer.

SpecificSkills

• Above-average interpersonalcommunication skills: ability to interact pleasantly and professionallywith patients (especially children), families, visitors, and staff.
• Strong attention to detail,accuracy, and organizational skills for vital signs, documentation, andinventory.
• Knowledge of medicalterminology, pediatric procedures, immunizations, and basic diagnostictesting.
• Proficiency in operating medicalequipment (e.g., for vital signs or other point-of-care tests) andperforming basic lab tasks.
• Ability to administer injectionsand handle specimens safely.
• Commitment to confidentiality,privacy protocols, and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to cross-training.

Dutiesand Responsibilities

• Greets patients and families,escorts them to examination rooms, and helps make them comfortable.
• Interviews patients/parents toobtain medical history, allergies, and current concerns; measures andrecords vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, O2 saturation, height,weight) accurately.
• Collects and documents pertinentmedical data in the patient’s chart/EMR.
• Performs in-house lab tests,collects specimens (e.g., capillary/venous blood, other samples), preparesspecimens for testing or send-out, and sets up lab equipment as needed.
• Administers immunizations andordered medications under supervision/direction.
• Enters vaccines into the statesystem daily; reviews and ensures accurate vaccine status for next-dayscheduled patients.
• Assists physicians or mid-levelpractitioners during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures
• Prepares, cleans, disinfects,and restocks examination rooms, equipment, and supplies between patients;takes out trash as needed, and stocks lab areas.
• Sterilizes instruments, disposesof contaminated supplies.
• Operates and maintains medicalequipment; alerts supervisor to malfunctions or supply needs.
• Attends scheduled departmentstaff and clinical meetings.
• Exercises utmostconfidentiality, privacy protocols, and adherence to clinic policies,HIPAA requirements, quality assurance, safety, environmental, andinfection control standards.
• Performs other duties asassigned or required.

PhysicalDemands

• Frequent lifting and carrying ofitems weighing up to 30 lbs. unassisted, including assisting patients(e.g., children) with positioning or transfers as required.
• Regularly exposed to risk ofbloodborne pathogens and unpleasant elements (e.g., bodily fluids, odors).
• Ability to stand, walk, and moveactively for extended periods in a clinical setting.

Hours

Fulltime: Monday-Friday 7:55am-5:00pm. Seasonal Saturday clinic hours:8:55am-12:00pm (Chelsea clinic only).