Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Marlboro Township, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting under physician supervision.

The role involves greeting patients, taking histories and vital signs, preparing for X-rays, performing routine labs, and assisting with procedures. Candidates should be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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

• 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 (throat/urine cultures; venipuncture preferred).
• Irrigate and assist with wounds.
• Assist in quality control testing in the lab.
• Be an integral part of the patient care team within scope of practice.
• Maintain exam rooms and front reception stocked with supplies.
• Maintain wait room cleanliness and organization.
• Practice standard safety practices and precautions.
• Assist in emergencies and notify medical team as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with service recovery when needed.
• Assist with splints and other procedures as needed.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience or education as Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical software

Job description

PM Pediatrics in Marlboro Township, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting under physician supervision.

The role involves greeting patients, taking histories and vital signs, preparing for X-rays, performing routine labs, and assisting with procedures. Candidates should be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and maintain patient confidentiality.