Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

PM Pediatrics; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations. The role involves greeting patients, taking histories, vital signs, prepping for X-rays, and assisting in clinical procedures under physician supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and pediatric experience, with strong communication and multi-tasking abilities. Proficiency with computers and medical software is preferred. Competitive hourly pay in Florida is offered.

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

• 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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care operations. The role involves greeting patients, taking histories, vital signs, prepping for X-rays, and assisting in clinical procedures under physician supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and pediatric experience, with strong communication and multi-tasking abilities. Proficiency with computers and medical software is preferred. Competitive hourly pay in Florida is offered.