Pediatric Urgent Care- Medical Assistant (Full-time) Columbia Heights, DC

PM Pediatric Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant in Washington, DC. The role involves providing clinical and administrative support, communicating effectively with patients and families, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a pediatric setting and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Exceptional customer service environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience in pediatric care preferred.
• Comfortable with EKG placement and processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for healthcare providers.
• Obtain medical history and vital signs from patients.
• Assist with patient care within the scope of practice.

Skills

Strong communications

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Ability to multi-task

Friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior experience as a Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical records software

Job description

Pediatric Urgent Care- Medical Assistant (Full-time) Columbia Heights, DC

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Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Medical Assistant roles is an opportunity for a pediatric medical assistant to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Description

Job 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
  
  

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
  
  

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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