Part Time Certified Medical Assistant Pediatrics

Pediatrics On Demand Inc; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in urgent and primary care is seeking a dedicated part-time Medical Assistant. This role involves supporting healthcare professionals in delivering quality care to patients aged 0-21. Responsibilities include recording medical histories, scheduling appointments, and performing essential care procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be dependable, and have a background in healthcare. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required, preferably in pediatrics.
• Ability to work nights and weekends is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctors and Nurses in providing care to patients.
• Record and update medical histories and contact information.
• Perform standard care procedures like drawing blood and checking vitals.

Skills

Communication

Prioritizing and Organization

Interpersonal skills

Initiative and problem-solving abilities

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma

Certification as a medical assistant (CMA)

Tools

AdvancedMD EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

Pediatrics On Demand is an Urgent Careand Primary Carelocated in Oak Lawn, IL. We also have a sister company Minis Walk In Clinic.We serve patients from birth to 21 years of age.

The part time Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Doctors and Nurses in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples.

Job Type: Part Time 2,-12 hr shifts. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS.

Responsibilities:

• Answer patient phone calls.
• Measure patient height, weight, vital signs
• Patient Scheduling, charting, medical data entry using AdvancedMD EMR
• Knowledge in the fields of medicine, anatomy and physiology
• Ability to maintain records
• Training and knowledge in OSHA and HIPPA regulations
• Familiar with: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Room patients in exam rooms and obtain chief complaint information
• Knowledgeable of First aid procedures
• Chart findings in timely manner
• Obtain in-house lab (lead, hemoglobin, rapid strep, flu) as order by provider
• Notify provider when vaccine/supply stock is getting low, in order to allow time to re-order before supplies are gone.
• Complete follow-up patient calls, when not providing patient care
• Stock exam rooms with needed supplies
• Keep office and work space neat and tidy
• Giving injections
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements:

• Healthcare experience required
• High School Diploma or Higher
• AdvancedMD experience is a PLUS
• Experience in pediatrics
• Certifications and Licenses: Certification as a medical assistant (CMA) is preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Skills:

• Communication
• Prioritizing and Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Dependability

Benefits (Full Time Only):

• UHC (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Aflac (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k (Pre Tax, Post Tax)
• Gym Membership