Medical Assistant-Part Time-Springfield, PA

PM Pediatric Care; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PM Pediatric Care in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting. You will work under physician supervision to assist with primary patient care and maintain a collaborative, patient-centered environment for families and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience as a Medical Assistant, with pediatric exposure preferred.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of pediatric EKG placement and processing is desirable.
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab and venipuncture.
• Professional and friendly demeanor required.
• Experience with medical records is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• 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 (throat and urine cultures; venipuncture experience preferred).
• Irrigate and assist with wounds and other minor procedures.
• Assist in quality control testing in the lab.
• Maintain exam rooms and front reception stocked with supplies.
• Keep waiting room clean and organized; ensure patient confidentiality.
• Respond to emergencies and notify medical team as needed.
• Assist with patient care within scope of practice under physician supervision.

Conhecimentos

Pediatric care

EKG in children

Venipuncture

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant experience or education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Summary

The 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.

Description

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 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 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

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

$18 - $23/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.