Pediatric Medical Assistant – Sign-On Bonus (Sat/Sun)

Detroit Institute of Arts; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric patient care under clinician supervision. The role covers clinical and administrative tasks, including intake vitals, charting, vaccines, and patient coordination.

Candidates need a High School Diploma or MA certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of MA experience; weekend shifts (Sat 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sun 11:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) are required.

Qualifications

• MA Diploma / Certification required OR a minimum of 3 years MA experience will commensurate Diploma / Certification requirement.
• Active BLS certification required
• Current, valid driver’s license required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience with MA Diploma/Certification in a healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high quality patient experience; welcome patients; ensure a safe patient environment, office and exam room cleanliness and appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in adherence to infection control policy and procedures.
• Perform and document the patient’s intake vitals to include height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate; notify clinician of any abnormal findings.
• Interview the patient based on age appropriateness and/or specialty needs with accurate documentation and update medical records.
• Prepare the patient for clinician examination, ensure clinician orders are performed and accurately documented; assist with vision, hearing screenings, EKGs, wound care and other procedures.
• Perform and document vaccine and medication reconciliation with patient and state registry; provide vaccine information statements and education prior to vaccine administration.
• Complete patient follow-up and tasks assigned to meet patient needs (telephone, referrals, forms, etc.).
• Perform phlebotomy and lab sample collection per policy.
• Maintain adherence to professional standards and participate in quality initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Immunization knowledge

Medical safety practices

Communication (written)

Critical thinking

Electronic health records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric patient care under clinician supervision. The role covers clinical and administrative tasks, including intake vitals, charting, vaccines, and patient coordination.

Candidates need a High School Diploma or MA certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of MA experience; weekend shifts (Sat 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sun 11:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) are required.