Credentialed Medical Assistant Pediatrics

American Addiction Centers • High Point, NC

121d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Assistant in the Pediatrics department at Wake Forest Health Network. The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, including one week of 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and rotating Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The pay range is between $21.45 and $32.20, and the position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited body.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pediatric setting.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications under Physician/APP orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
• Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees