Pediatric Urgent Care- Medical Assistant (Full-time)Timonium, MD & Parkville, MD

PM Pediatric Care; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Timonium, MD. The role involves providing clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting. Key responsibilities include greeting patients, obtaining medical histories, performing routine labs, and ensuring confidentiality of patient information. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with prior experience as a Medical Assistant. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and familiarity with medical records is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Knowledge of EKG placement and processing in children is necessary.
• Demonstrate capability to perform venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers and patients.
• Greet and register patients upon arrival.
• Prepare patients for X-rays and perform routine labs.

Skills

Strong communications and organizational skills

Ability to obtain laboratory tests

Prior pediatric experience

Professional and friendly demeanor

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable with computers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant

Tools

Medical software

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical records software

Job description

Medical Assistant (Full-time) – Timonium, MD & Parkville, MD

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The Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The role 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.

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)
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; report needed changes to management team
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential
• Enhance 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 take an active role in service recovery when needed
• Perform other duties as needed including applying 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

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.