Medical Assistant-Pediatrics (Outpatient Clinic)-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant for their pediatrics outpatient clinic. The role involves managing patient flow, assisting with examinations, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must be certified or have relevant experience, with proficiency in clinical skills and CPR certification required. Join a team committed to quality service and patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required or 2 years related experience.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and document vitals.
• Assist providers with examinations and treatments.
• Communicate provider instructions to patients.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Infection Control

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Training Program

Job description

Medical Assistant-Pediatrics (Outpatient Clinic)-Full Time Days

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Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant manages patient flow, obtains and documents vitals, and performs patient care and clerical duties. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare, demonstrating a commitment to quality service.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms courteously and promptly.
• Review patient charts to ensure all reports and results are available prior to exams; obtain reports as needed.
• Record patient chief complaints and vitals (height, weight, BP).
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms with appropriate supplies based on the reason for visit.
• Review and complete patient history forms, querying for missing information within provider parameters.
• Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draw blood or assist with specimen collection, prepare and route specimens to labs, verifying insurance details.
• Document all activities, responses, and prescribed medications in the medical record.
• Communicate provider instructions to patients within scope of training.
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Phone prescriptions to pharmacies as per provider orders.
• Provide patients with results and information as directed by the provider.
• Assist with scheduling future appointments, surgeries, or tests.
• Note: Medical Assistants are not authorized to interpret reports or dispense medical advice independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant required; alternatively, completion of a medical assistant training program or two years of related experience (e.g., Army Medic, Navy Corpsman) at hire.
• If not certified at hire, must obtain certification within 18 months.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• Proficiency in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Preferred: 2+ years clinical support experience in a medical office; EMR experience.

Mary Washington Healthcare is an EOE/AA employer committed to diversity in the workplace.