Pediatric Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Team

PM Pediatrics; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Delaware is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, patients, and office operations in a pediatric urgent care setting. You will greet patients, obtain histories and vitals, prepare patients for X-rays, collect specimens, and assist with exams under physician supervision.

This role emphasizes patient care, confidentiality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn medical software. Prior pediatric experience and strong communication are valued.

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
• 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

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pediatric experience

Multi-tasking

Venipuncture

Laboratory tests

Medical software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical software

Job description

PM Pediatrics in Delaware is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, patients, and office operations in a pediatric urgent care setting. You will greet patients, obtain histories and vitals, prepare patients for X-rays, collect specimens, and assist with exams under physician supervision.

This role emphasizes patient care, confidentiality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn medical software. Prior pediatric experience and strong communication are valued.