Medical Assistant

Evening Pediatrics; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Evening Pediatrics seeks a Medical Assistant to coordinate scheduling, check-in/check-out, and maintain patient records. You will assist Providers during exams, prepare rooms, take vitals, and help with medications as directed. Strong pediatric experience and HIPAA awareness are valued.

The role requires a High School diploma, 1 year of related experience, CPR, and proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office. Weekend availability may be required in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High School degree plus 1 year related experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification highly preferred.
• CPR certification required or essential.
• Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Pediatric experience highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily administrative tasks including scheduling, check-in and check-out.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist Providers during procedures.
• Record patient medical histories, vitals and test results in medical records.
• Greet patients and guests and guide them to the exam area.
• Assist with patient prep and post-visit care coordination with PCPs and hospitals.
• Answer calls and return messages within 24 hours; manage EMR entries.
• Administer medications as directed by Providers.
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

CPR Certification

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Initiative

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

1 year related experience

Tools

EMR (EMDs)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Medical Assistant coordinates daily administrative activities including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance. Prepares treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assists Providers with medical procedures and other patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
• Greets patients and guests as soon as they arrive.
• Requests patients’ name and inquire whether they are suffering from a fever, trauma or experiencing any breathing problems.
• Determines if patient is a new or an established patient
• Calls patients back and escorts patients from the waiting room to scale/vitals area
• Obtains and records patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and x-ray procedures for medical records.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatments.
• Collects background information for the Provider.
• Assists the Provider during exams.
• Answers phone calls and returns messages within 24 hours. Assists Providers in responding to calls.
• Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by Providers.
• Provides care coordination with Primary Care Physicians, hospital, ER, and community resources.
• Develops relationship with patients as an integral member of the medical team.
• Provides follow-up contact with patients.
• Ensures compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position doesn’t have direct reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School degree; plus 1 year of related experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medical Assistant Certification highly preferred.

• CPR Certification
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology.
• Pediatric experience highly desired
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to prioritize duties and manage multiple projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Must possess the ability to take initiative to complete assignments and job responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to effectively work within company’s EMR (EMDs) and Microsoft Office programs.