Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

PM Pediatric Care; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant for our pediatric urgent care. You will provide clinical and administrative support, greet patients, obtain history and vitals, and assist with procedures under physician supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prior Medical Assistant experience, with a friendly, professional demeanor and strong communication skills. Prior pediatric experience is a plus, and computer proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior Medical Assistant experience or related education.
• Knowledge of pediatric patient care beneficial.

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
• 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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Pediatric experience

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Lab procedures (nasal swab/venipunctur

Patient care teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Medical software

Job description

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant for our pediatric urgent care. You will provide clinical and administrative support, greet patients, obtain history and vitals, and assist with procedures under physician supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prior Medical Assistant experience, with a friendly, professional demeanor and strong communication skills. Prior pediatric experience is a plus, and computer proficiency is required.