Pediatric Medical Assistant: Urgent Care Team

PM Pediatric Care; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Dedham, MA, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers in a pediatric urgent care setting under physician supervision. The role includes clinical tasks and front-office duties, with a focus on compassionate patient care for children.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior medical assistant experience; EKG placement, phlebotomy, and lab duties are part of the scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior medical assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with pediatric patients.
• Ability to obtain labs via nasal swab and venipuncture.
• Knowledge of EKG placement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with computers and medical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to providers and patients.
• Greet and register patients on arrival.
• Take patient vitals and gather medical history.
• Prepare patients for X-rays.
• Perform routine labs and venipuncture.
• Assist with wound care and lab QC.
• Maintain exam rooms and waiting area.
• Respond to emergencies and support care team.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient registration

Medical assisting

Pediatric care

Computer skills

Lab procedures

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Lab information systems

Job description

PM Pediatrics in Dedham, MA, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers in a pediatric urgent care setting under physician supervision. The role includes clinical tasks and front-office duties, with a focus on compassionate patient care for children.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior medical assistant experience; EKG placement, phlebotomy, and lab duties are part of the scope.