Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Live Well Homecare; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a pediatric department. You will assist clinicians with routine procedures, prepare patients for exams by measuring vital signs, and update electronic medical records with accurate medical information.

Responsibilities include greeting and escorting patients, reconciling medications, and performing point-of-care tests such as strep, urine, and glucose testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Knowledge of reagent stability, testing procedures, and EMR systems.
• Computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Experience in clinical or customer service settings preferred.
• Associate degree or higher is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with routine procedures and prepare patients for exams, including measuring vital signs.
• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and maintain smooth patient flow.
• Reconcile medications and perform point-of-care tests (strep, urine, glucose).
• Inform patients about exam preparation and keep them updated on wait times.
• Help resolve minor patient concerns and ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a pediatric department.

You will assist clinicians with routine procedures, prepare patients for exams by measuring vital signs, and update electronic medical records with accurate medical information.

Your responsibilities include ensuring smooth patient flow, greeting and escorting patients, reconciling medications, and performing point-of-care tests such as strep, urine, and glucose testing.

You will also inform patients about exam preparation, keep them updated on wait times, and help resolve minor concerns.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Medical Assistant Certification
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Knowledge of reagent stability, testing procedures, and EMR systems
• Computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
• Experience in clinical or customer service settings preferred
• Associate degree or higher is a plus

Skills:

strong communication, organizational, and clinical support abilities.

This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative healthcare environment.