Medical Assistant (Per-diem) Timonium, MD & Parkville, MD

PM Pediatrics; Timonium (MD); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations. You will assist with patient intake, vital signs, prep for X-rays, and routine labs under physician supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include front desk greeting, charting, lab processing, wound care, and ensuring patient comfort. Prior pediatric experience and strong communication are valued assets at this team-driven practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pediatric EKG placement and processing.
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab and venipuncture.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior pediatric experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive.
• Obtain medical history, vital signs, and intake.
• Prepare patients for X-rays.
• Perform and document routine labs (throat/urine cultures; venipuncture experience preferred).
• Irrigate and assist with wounds; assist in lab quality control testing.
• Support the patient care team within scope of practice.
• Maintain exam rooms and front reception stocked with supplies.
• Ensure waiting area cleanliness and safety practices.
• Respond to emergencies and notify medical team as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow policies.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Team player

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR software

Medical records management

Description du poste

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 role 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.

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

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:

$17 - $27/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.

PM Pediatric Care is transforming physical and mental health care for kids and young adults.

With nearly 100 locations nationwide, a convenient telehealth offering, partnerships with leading children’s hospitals, and a rapidly growing pediatric mental health program, PM is making a meaningful difference in our communities through the delivery of convenient, compassionate, best-in-class care.

We’re seeking passionate, skilled professionals who value innovation, impact, and excellence.

Join our growing national team and help us revolutionize pediatric healthcare, while building a rewarding career.