Pediatric Medical Assistant – Urgent Care Team

PM Pediatric Care; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations, handling clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision.

The role includes greeting patients, taking histories and vitals, preparing for X-rays, drawing labs, wound care, and maintaining clean exam rooms, with a focus on patient comfort and confidentiality. Location includes Pompton Plains and Paramus, NJ, with pay in the $18–$26/hour range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge or EKG placement and processing in children.
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture.
• Demonstrate a 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR software

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations, handling clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision.

The role includes greeting patients, taking histories and vitals, preparing for X-rays, drawing labs, wound care, and maintaining clean exam rooms, with a focus on patient comfort and confidentiality. Location includes Pompton Plains and Paramus, NJ, with pay in the $18–$26/hour range.