Part Time Certified Medical Assistant Pediatrics

Pediatrics On Demand Inc • Oak Lawn, IL

1d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics On Demand is an urgent care and primary care clinic in Oak Lawn, Illinois, with a sister company, Minis Walk In Clinic. The clinics serve patients from birth to age 21. The part-time Medical Assistant supports doctors and nurses in providing patient care. The role includes maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, performing routine care procedures and tests, and assisting providers during examinations. The position is part time, with two 12-hour shifts, and requires weekend availability.

Requirements

• Healthcare experience is required.
• High school diploma or higher.
• Experience in pediatrics.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Communication skills.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Dependability.
• Knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Training and knowledge in OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures.

Nice To Haves

• AdvancedMD experience.
• Certification as a medical assistant (CMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient phone calls.
• Measure patients’ height, weight, and vital signs.
• Schedule patients and enter charts and medical data using AdvancedMD EMR.
• Room patients and obtain chief complaint information.
• Chart findings in a timely manner and maintain patient records.
• Obtain in-house laboratory samples and perform tests, including lead, hemoglobin, rapid strep, and flu tests, as ordered by a provider.
• Notify the provider when vaccine or supply stock is low so that it can be reordered before supplies run out.
• Complete follow-up patient calls when not providing patient care.
• Stock exam rooms with needed supplies and keep the office and work area neat and tidy.
• Give injections.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and clean them after examinations.
• Interview patients to obtain medical histories and record histories, vital statistics, and test results in patient files.
• Perform routine screening tests, including height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Draw blood, remove sutures, and change dressings.
• Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and instruments and properly dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Assist physicians during examinations by handing over instruments and materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested; duties may be added or changed by the company.

Benefits

• Benefits listed are for full-time employees only: UHC medical, dental, and vision coverage; Aflac critical illness, accident, hospital, short-term disability, and life insurance; PTO; paid holidays; 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax options; and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED