Medical Assistant ( Per-diem) Columbia, MD - Crofton, MD & Glen Burnie, MD

PM Pediatrics; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations. You will greet patients, take histories, record vitals, prepare for imaging, and assist with labs and procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes patient care, confidentiality, and teamwork within a fast-paced pediatric setting. Appropriate for candidates with strong communication and multitasking abilities seeking growth in urgent care services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior pediatric experience is preferred.

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 lab quality control testing.
• Be an integral part of the patient care team within scope of practice.
• Maintain exam rooms and front reception stocked with supplies.
• Maintain waiting room cleanliness and order.
• Follow safety practices and precautions.
• Assist distressed patients and notify medical team as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality.
• Assist with splints and other medical procedures as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service and participate in service recovery when needed.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Experience with pediatric care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical software

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.DescriptionJob 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:$17 - $27/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.