Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

PM Pediatrics; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Bridgewater, NJ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers and the pediatric urgent care team. You will greet patients, take histories, prep for X-rays, and assist with routine lab work under physician supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma or MA experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel to sister offices may be requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience with pediatric patients.
• Knowledge of EKG placement in children.
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab and venipuncture.
• Professional, friendly demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with computers and Microsoft Office; 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

Multi-tasking

Strong communications

Professional demeanor

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Learn medical software

Pediatric experience

Venipuncture

EKG placement in children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification/experience

Tools

EMR systems

Medical software

Job description

PM Pediatrics in Bridgewater, NJ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers and the pediatric urgent care team. You will greet patients, take histories, prep for X-rays, and assist with routine lab work under physician supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma or MA experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel to sister offices may be requested.