Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Pediatrics Management Group; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care teams. You will assist with clinical and administrative tasks, greet and register patients, obtain medical histories and vital signs, prepare patients for X-ray, and perform basic labs under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient confidentiality, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn medical software and contribute to service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior Medical Assistant experience or education.
• Knowledge of pediatric EKG placement.
• Ability to obtain lab tests via nasal swab and venipuncture.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Strong communication 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, 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.

Job description

PM Pediatrics in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric urgent care teams. You will assist with clinical and administrative tasks, greet and register patients, obtain medical histories and vital signs, prepare patients for X-ray, and perform basic labs under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient confidentiality, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn medical software and contribute to service