Pediatric Urgent Care - Medical Assistant (Per Diem) Springfield, NJ

PM Pediatric Care; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Assistant to join their team in Springfield, NJ. This per diem role involves providing clinical and administrative support, ensuring patient care and safety, and maintaining effective relationships with patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in pediatric care, and strong communication skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge or experience with EKG placement and processing in children.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers and patients.
• Greet and register patients as they arrive.
• Maintain patient confidence and keep care information confidential.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical Records

Job description

Pediatric Urgent Care - Medical Assistant (Per Diem) Springfield, NJ

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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 role offers 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)
• 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 healthcare practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; explore 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 service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge or experience with EKG placement and processing in children
• Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab and venipuncture
• Demonstrate a 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

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.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care