Senior Pediatric Medical Assistant & Care Navigator

10500 Children's Pediatricians and Associates, LLC; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Are Our Everything. The Sr Medical Assistant at Children’s National Pediatricians & Associates supports providers, patients, and staff in delivering primary health care and patient care management.

The role includes preparing patients, administering vaccines and medications, and coordinating referrals. Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program, with 3 years of pediatric medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduation from an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
• 3 years medical office experience, preferably in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Clean exam and treatment rooms before and after patient encounters.
• Instruct patients in complex testing requirements and procedures.
• Review EHR for immunizations, labs and consults.
• Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed by provider.
• Monitor vital signs and track changes as necessary.
• Recognize urgent patient problems and coordinate with MD/RN.
• Organize and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Assist providers with allergy, medication history management.

Skills

Electronic medical records

Medical terminology

Patient care

Insurance verification

Patient flow monitoring

Communication skills

Vaccinations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything. The Sr Medical Assistant at Children’s National Pediatricians & Associates supports providers, patients, and staff in delivering primary health care and patient care management.

The role includes preparing patients, administering vaccines and medications, and coordinating referrals. Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program, with 3 years of pediatric medical office experience preferred.