Pediatric Medical Assistant: Urgent Care Team Player

PM Pediatrics; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Manchester, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care with clinical and administrative duties. You will greet patients, collect histories and vitals, prepare for X-rays, and assist with basic lab tests under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate has a pediatric-focused background, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of 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 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 communications

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical software

Job description

PM Pediatrics in Manchester, CT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care with clinical and administrative duties. You will greet patients, collect histories and vitals, prepare for X-rays, and assist with basic lab tests under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate has a pediatric-focused background, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient confidentiality.