Pediatric Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Team

Pediatrics Management Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations under physician supervision. The role covers both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care for children.

You will greet patients, obtain histories, perform routine labs and assist with X-rays, wound care, and patient preparation. The position emphasizes a team approach, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior medical assistant experience or education.
• Knowledge of EKG in pediatric patients.
• Ability to obtain lab tests (nasal swab, venipuncture).
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Pediatric experience

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Venipuncture and specimen collection

EKG placement in children

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations under physician supervision. The role covers both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care for children.

You will greet patients, obtain histories, perform routine labs and assist with X-rays, wound care, and patient preparation. The position emphasizes a team approach, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.