Medical Assistant / West Maple

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams under RN or LPN supervision. You will assist with patient care, data collection and documentation in a pediatric setting.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program or NCMA certification and strong communication skills. Schedule is typically 8:30-5 with rotating Saturdays; on-site work in Omaha, NE.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or NCMA certification is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to follow physician and NP instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in health status assessment and provide patient care under RN or LPN direction.
• Perform treatments, procedures, diagnostic testing, and medication administration.
• Collect vital signs and growth data; coordinate tests with patient, providers, and insurers.
• Document care in the electronic medical record and assist with patient teaching.
• Respond to crisis situations and support clerical duties as directed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant Program or NCMA certification

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: 8:30-5 plus Rotating Saturdays 8:30-12

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for assisting the physician in caring for the patient and family in accordance with organization protocols, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the assessment of the health status of individuals including the delivery of patient care to patients and families under the direction of RN or LPN.
  • Performs treatments, procedures, diagnostic testing and medication/immunization administration in a compassionate manner under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
  • Collects data regarding patient’s vital signs and growth and development when interviewing patients/families in the office.
  • Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with the patient/family, physicians/hospitals and the insurance companies as directed by the provider.
  • Assists the physician or nurse practitioner in patient teaching as directed or according to clinic protocol.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and delivers suitable care tailored to the corresponding stage of the life cycle.
  • Completes all required patient care documentation and reporting in accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record.
  • Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life threatening emergencies.
  • Takes direction from the physician or nurse practitioner in the delivery on patient care.
  • Assists with clerical duties as directed by the office manager.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or current and valid national certification as a Medical Assistant (NCMA) Required

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Medication Aide - 40 Hour Current and valid Medication Aide Registration with the Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry if working in Nebraska NE Upon Hire Required or
• Medication Aide through the American Heart Association NE Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Medical Assistant Upon Hire Preferred

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!