Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

PM Pediatric Care; Carle Place (NY); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PM Pediatric Care in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care with clinical and administrative duties. You will greet patients, take histories and vitals, prep for X-rays, collect samples, and assist in procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, teamwork, and efficient, compassionate service in a fast-paced clinic environment. Prior pediatric experience is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior 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.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Assist 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Pediatric experience

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Prior Medical Assistant experience/education

Descripción del empleo

PM Pediatric Care in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care with clinical and administrative duties. You will greet patients, take histories and vitals, prep for X-rays, collect samples, and assist in procedures under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, teamwork, and efficient, compassionate service in a fast-paced clinic environment. Prior pediatric experience is preferred.