Medical Assistant - Full-Time (Saugus, MA)

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

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations. The role includes greeting patients, obtaining histories and vitals, preparing for X-rays, and assisting with routine labs and wound care under physician supervision.

You will maintain exam rooms, support front desk operations, and help with emergencies, while protecting patient confidentiality and following established safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive; obtain medical history and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for X-rays and assist with routine labs.
• Irrigate and assist with wounds; maintain exam rooms and waiting area.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety practices.
• Assist with emergencies and be an integral part of the care team.

Skills

Strong communications

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Willing to learn medical software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.SummaryThe Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Medical Assistant roles is an opportunity for a pediatric medical assistant to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.DescriptionCandidates must be open and flexible to commuting to our sister office in Woburn as business needs require and at leadership's request.Job Responsibilities:Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operationsGreet and register patients as they arriveObtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intakePrepare patients for X-raysPerform and document routine labs, such as throat and urine cultures (venipuncture experience preferred)Irrigate and assist with woundsAssist in performing quality control testing in the labBe an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practiceKeep exam rooms and front reception stocked with adequate suppliesMaintain order and cleanliness of the waiting room areaPractice standard safety practices and precautionsHelp 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 teamMaintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidentialEnhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsAssistant patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when neededPerform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or provider in other medical proceduresProvide exceptional customer servicesQualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDPrior experience and/or education as a Medical AssistantKnowledge or EKG placement and processing in childrenAbility to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipunctureDemonstrate a professional and friendly demeanorStrong communications and organizational skillsPrior pediatric experienceCapable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environmentComfortable with computers, Microsoft Office SuiteWilling to learn medical softwareExperience with medical records preferredCompensation:$18 - $26/hourThe 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 StatementPM 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.