Experienced-Medical Assistant

EXPERIENCED Medical Assistant needed for established pediatric practice. Must have strong organizational skills as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with a wide range of people while remaining professional and friendly, as well as good communication skills. Candidates must be computer literate and possess the following abilities:

• To prepare patients for evaluation and treatment, take histories and vital signs.
• As needed, perform complete preventative screening tests (vision, hearing, etc.,) for patients and/or assists all support staff with daily patient encounters.
• Helps with diagnostic testing, treatments, and referrals.
• Draws and processes blood, finger sticks, and venous collections; centrifuges, labels, and saves blood samples for later analysis by clinical laboratory staff.
• Under the supervision of a practitioner, uses a nebulizer to administer prescribed drugs such as inhalation medications and routine vaccines.
• Aids in the upkeep of quality assurance standards.
• As needed, keeps track of vaccination, laboratory, and drug inventories, as well as refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Several quality control methods are used to ensure that internal and external regulations are followed.
• Follows standing order processes as defined by practice.
• Sets up exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments; prepares and maintains treatment supplies and equipment; cleans up exam rooms at the end of the day.
• Must be able to prioritize, work independently, set your own goals, be flexible, and work accurately at a high rate of volume.
• Must be able to make recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a system or workflow.
• Helps with billing duties such as entering charges and diagnoses and following up with providers on missing information.
• Experience working with children is a plus.

You will often work with the same child throughout their adolescence (birth through age 22), tracking their growth. Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. Occasionally 8:30am-12:00pm Saturday.

**Competitive salary and compensation package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Private practice

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• CCMA Certification; CMA; RMA (Required)

Work Location: In person