Medical Assistant I

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies•Miami Gardens, FL

21d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I performs clinical care essential to assessing, promoting, maintaining, and restoring patients’ health and wellness. The role supports patient care in pediatric and general medical office settings, assists physicians with procedures and emergencies, maintains clinical spaces and supplies, and coordinates records, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and follow-up needs. The Medical Assistant works with nursing and front office staff to provide optimal patient care, follows safety and information-security requirements, and completes mandatory organizational courses by their deadlines. Duties may include other assignments and cross-training in additional functional areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
MA diploma or certification.
Active CPR certification.
Ability to perform necessary pediatric vital signs and obtain patient histories.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology and children’s immunization requirements.
Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
Knowledge of medical safety practices and standards.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Skill in maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in identifying problems, researching them, and recommending resolutions.
Skill in preparing records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Adherence to organizational information-security policies and applicable regulations when handling sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a medical office setting is preferred.
Knowledge of computers is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care through an electronic or paper environment.
Prepare examination rooms and keep them neat and clean.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Measure and record patients’ vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Check patient histories for completeness, including immunization records, medication allergies, and health record updates.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Obtain brief summaries of patient complaints, document needed immunizations, and review prior visits for follow-up plans as needed.
Assist doctors with procedures, including giving injections and removing sutures.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Perform sensory screening as needed.
Complete patient paperwork, such as school and medication forms.
Contact hospitals to obtain necessary results, including laboratory and X-ray results.
Complete referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval, and contact insurance companies for necessary procedure authorizations.
Set up home therapies for patient use.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment for patients and staff.
Attend necessary meetings to stay current on changes in protocols and procedures.
Work with nursing and front office staff to support optimal patient care.
Assist the doctor in emergency situations.
Keep expiration dates current on sample medications and formulas.
Maintain knowledge of medications and supplies on the crash cart.
Administer immunizations and medication injections.
Follow OSHA and safety requirements for rooms and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-training in other functional areas.
Complete all PA University mandatory courses by designated deadlines.
Adhere to organizational information-security policies and protect sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI, in accordance with organizational policy and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.