Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics

HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC•Hutchinson, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II – Pediatrics performs administrative and clinical tasks, including maintaining patient records, preparing patients and examination rooms, and assisting physicians and other providers with examinations. The role supports patient care while maintaining professionalism, courtesy, dignity, and privacy, and follows the organization’s mission, policies, protocols, and procedures. The employee attends required training, maintains competency, supports compliance and accreditation efforts, and uses time and resources consistently.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent required.
Current BLS certification, or completion within six months of employment, required.
Ability to deal with the public efficiently, courteously, politely, and effectively.
Basic computer skills for entering and retrieving data, including use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Consistently professional conduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Full range of bodily motion and ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.
Vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant or in a closely related position.
CNA or CMA credential, or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Clean and package instruments for autoclaving.
Dispose of contaminated supplies using universal precautions for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
Perform general office duties, including answering telephones.
Build trust with patients and relatives through active listening, professionalism, and sensitivity to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy.
Implement the organization’s mission and approved policies, protocols, and procedures.
Attend training events and maintain competency as required.
Support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned, such as OSHA and HIPAA.
Use time and resources consistently.
Inventory and order medical, laboratory, or office supplies or equipment.
Schedule patient appointments.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
Collect and log specimens and prepare them for testing.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
Complete insurance forms.
Assist physicians with examining and treating patients, including handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, or removing sutures.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Administer routine diagnostic tests.
Change wound dressings.
Perform other duties as assigned.