Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- Pediatric Infusion Center

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP•Hawthorne, NY

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About The Position

Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP) is seeking a full-time Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to join its Pediatric Infusion Center in Hawthorne, New York. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $25 to $30 per hour, negotiable based on experience and certifications. The assistant supports clinical and laboratory operations, patient care, equipment and supply management, documentation, and front-desk tasks. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and following BCHP, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, cleanliness, and infection-control procedures. The selected candidate may also be asked to perform other duties as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.

Requirements

National Medical Assistant Certification is required.
BLS certification is required.
Previous pediatric medical assistant experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
One to two years of prior pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
Prepare patient examination and treatment rooms and maintain adequate stock.
Perform phlebotomy and urinalysis as necessary, and identify and label specimens.
Prepare laboratory samples and complete necessary paperwork.
Transport samples and blood products to and from the laboratory and blood bank when necessary.
Maintain clean and sterilized equipment, instruments, and work areas in accordance with safety, cleanliness, and infection-control procedures.
Log laboratory results and ensure results are incorporated into patient charts.
Order, receive, and inventory necessary supplies.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Pediatric Infusion Center and BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations.
Check and empty biohazard containers in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Assist with documenting laboratory values and other pertinent clinical patient findings.
Support front-desk staff by answering phone calls, faxing, and scanning documents into the EMR.
Perform and document daily equipment quality control.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, multitask, and set priorities.