Pediatric Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Team

PM Pediatrics; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is actively seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions in a pediatric urgent care setting. The Medical Assistant will assist with primary patient care under the physician’s direct supervision and help with a variety of tasks across the department to support efficient operations.

The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in vital signs and histories, preparation for procedures, and teamwork with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior Medical Assistant experience or education.
• Knowledge of EKG placement and processing in children.
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab and venipuncture.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Prior pediatric experience.
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willing to learn medical software.
• Experience with medical records 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

Pediatric experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PM Pediatrics is actively seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions in a pediatric urgent care setting. The Medical Assistant will assist with primary patient care under the physician’s direct supervision and help with a variety of tasks across the department to support efficient operations.

The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in vital signs and histories, preparation for procedures, and teamwork with physicians, nurses, and staff.