Medical Assistant - Full-Time (Saugus, MA)

PM Pediatric Care Saugus, MA 01906, US

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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

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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.

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