Medical Assistant - Per-Diem (Bridgewater, NJ)

PM Pediatrics; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PM Pediatrics in Bridgewater, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting under physician supervision. You will greet patients, collect histories, record vitals, prepare patients for X-rays, and assist with wounds and lab tests as part of a caring patient care team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior Medical Assistant experience, pediatric exposure, and comfort with computers and medical software.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior Medical Assistant experience or education in clinical setting.
• Knowledge of EKG placement in children beneficial.
• Ability to obtain nasal swab labs and venipuncture.
• Professional, friendly demeanor and strong communication.
• Prior pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with computers and medical software; willing to learn.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive.
• Obtain medical history, patient vitals, and intake.
• Prepare patients for X-rays.
• Perform and document routine labs (throat/urine); venipuncture if needed.
• Irrigate and assist with wounds and other procedures.
• Assist in quality control testing in the lab.
• Maintain exam rooms and waiting areas with supplies.
• Respond to emergencies and notify medical team when needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and assist with service recovery when needed.
• Assist with splints and other procedures as directed.
• Provide exceptional customer service and teamwork.

Kenntnisse

Medical Assistant experience

Pediatric experience

Venipuncture

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

## **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**## **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#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:**$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.