Bilingual Medical Assistant (Pediatric Developmental Clinic)

Pediatrix•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will support physicians and clinical staff in providing specialized patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties specific to the practice’s area of focus. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state regulations. Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
Must have the ability to follow universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations
Strong verbal and written skills
Superior customer service skills
High level of professionalism
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State
CPR/BLS certification preferred
1+ years in an office-based setting preferred.
Pediatric Office experience is strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patient to exam room, prepare patient for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints and document all information in patient medical record.
Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advance practice provider.
Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.
Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
Other duties as assigned.