Certified Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP•Greenwich, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BCHP’s Children’s Medical Group Division in Greenwich, Connecticut, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care in a pediatric setting. The role supports physicians and nurses during sick and well-child visits, performs screenings and laboratory procedures according to standing protocols, documents care and results, and helps maintain clean, prepared examination rooms and equipment. The position is open to full-time or part-time candidates. The hourly pay rate is $22–$24, negotiable based on experience.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification is required.
High school degree or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a patient-centered environment and provide care in a patient-centered manner.
Prepare rooms for the day; clean and restock rooms and equipment.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examinations.
Record and chart height, weight, head circumference when age-appropriate, and blood pressure for well visits.
Ask patients or parents about the chief complaint and document it.
Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture when requested by providers.
Perform vision and hearing screenings as necessary and document them according to standing protocols.
Gather appropriate immunizations for well visits, document them, and obtain parental consent.
Perform strep tests, flu swabs, fingerstick lead tests, hemoglobin tests, and cholesterol tests according to standing protocols; record results and bill for procedures as applicable.
Assist doctors with sick visits and well-child visits, and assist doctors and nurses with procedures.
Prepare urine cultures and analyses, strep tests, and other laboratory tests.
Prepare instruments for sterilization.
Record overnight culture results and other culture results in the chart.
Check and chart temperatures in the refrigerator and incubator.
Track laboratory results and relay messages as required by physicians.
Operate according to standard orders and standing protocols.
Attend medical home meetings and participate in pre-visit planning.
Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.