Medical Assistant - Full-Time (Bridgewater, NJ)

PM Pediatrics; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Bridgewater, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and front desk operations. You will greet patients, collect history and vitals, and prepare patients for X-rays, with venipuncture experience preferred.

You’ll perform routine labs, assist with wound care, support lab quality control, and help maintain exam rooms and reception areas. A pediatric-focused, confidential, patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior medical assistant experience or formal training is preferred.
• Experience with pediatric patients is highly valued.
• Willingness to learn medical software and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive and obtain medical history and vitals.
• Prepare patients for X-rays and assist with routine labs and wound care.
• Assist in lab quality control and maintain orderly exam rooms and reception area.
• Support patient care within scope of practice and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Strong communication

Pediatric experience

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Medical records experience

Willing to learn medical software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior Medical Assistant education

Job description

Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics.

Description

Candidates must be open and flexible to commuting to our sister offices, Bridgewater, North Brunswick & Springfield as business needs require and at leadership's request.

Job 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 (venipuncture experience preferred)
• 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 (nurse, urgent care tech, and physician)
• 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

Provide exceptional customer services #LI-MO1

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge or EKG placement and processing in children
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture
• Demonstrate a professional and friendly demeanor
• Strong communications and organizational skills
• Prior pediatric experience
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to learn medical software
• Experience with medical records preferred

Compensation

Compensation: $18 - $26/hour The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PM Pediatric Care is transforming physical and mental health care for kids and young adults. With nearly 100 locations nationwide, a convenient telehealth offering, partnerships with leading children's hospitals, and a rapidly growing pediatric mental health program, PM is making a meaningful difference in our communities through the delivery of convenient, compassionate, best-in-class care

We're seeking passionate, skilled professionals who value innovation, impact, and excellence. Join our growing national team and help us revolutionize pediatric healthcare, while building a rewarding career.