Medical Assistant - Full-Time

Pediatric Health Care; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential environment

Team-oriented workplace

Job summary

Pediatric Health Care in Sterling Heights is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric patients and assist providers. Your responsibilities will include preparing patient rooms, taking vitals, and performing screenings and venipuncture.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of MA experience in an outpatient practice. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential. Join our team in a rewarding environment dedicated to children's health.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of MA experience in an outpatient practice required.
• Experience administering vaccines and performing venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for provider appointments by collecting histories and taking vitals.
• Prepare patient rooms and assist during examinations.
• Obtain blood samples and prepare laboratory tests.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA or RMA certification (preferred)

Job description

Pediatric Healthcare was established in 1998, has earned Patient Center Medical Home recognition, and is entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Our providers and team members work closely together to provide high-quality pediatric care to patients ranging from newborn to 18 years old.

PHC team members are encouraged to work at the top of their skill sets and those ready for a challenge have access to more advanced responsibilities. We create opportunities for fun in our daily work and, though busy, the workday passes quickly.

Learn more by visiting: phckids.com

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of Pediatricians and Advanced Practice Providers, the Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for preparing patients for provider appointments by collecting medical histories and taking vitals, as well as assisting with medical care. The MA should perform tasks accurately and quickly, and anticipate the needs of providers and patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patient rooms for the day.
• Escort patients to room and prepare patients for examinations.
• Record height/weight, pulse, blood pressure for well visits; measure head circumference on infants 30 months old and younger; chart and graph findings.
• Ask parent or patient about chief complaint and document.
• Perform vision and hearing screening as necessary.
• Assist doctors as needed with sick visits, well-child visits, school or camp physicals, and paperwork preparation as needed.
• Clean and restock rooms and equipment.
• Assist as needed with securing referrals and making specialist or test appointments.
• Relay messages as may be required by physicians.
• Obtain blood samples by finger stick or venipuncture.
• Prepare urine culture and analysis.
• Prepare for and run laboratory tests, including COVID-19 testing.
• Assist providers and nurses with procedures.
• Prepare instruments for autoclave.
• Order and stock supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and any additional touch points as required based on public health guidance related to the pandemic.
• Answer phones, sanitize waiting rooms, review and confirm patient demographic and insurance information at each visit (may assist with).

EMR Preparation

• Identify and review immunization records in MCIR and EPIC.
• Locate old records from filing or parent for new patients.
• Obtain releases from parent to request records from previous health care center via fax for new patients with no immunization records.
• Empty provider "out" baskets periodically throughout the day.
• Schedule same day sick call and some well visits as needed during the day.

Additional Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to team members.
• Able to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least one (1) year of previous MA experience in an outpatient practice setting required administering vaccines and performing venipuncture.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certified (CMA) or Registered (RMA) Medical Assistant.
• One (1) or more years of previous MA work experience in a pediatric environment required administering vaccines and performing venipuncture.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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