Medical Assistant Non Certified - Primary Pediatric

CHRISTUS Health•Alamogordo, NM

About The Position

Assists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients in a primary pediatric setting. The role also handles phones, appointment scheduling, insurance authorizations for tests and surgeries, and medical record preparation. The position may require travel to various clinical locations to meet patient needs.

Requirements

BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Obtain patients’ records as pertinent to the visit.
Perform patient intake, including vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, respiration, and patient history.
Perform point-of-care testing (POCT) procedures as trained and instructed.
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and instrumentation, and dispose of contaminated and disposable items according to clinic, infection control, and OSHA requirements.
Order medical supplies according to clinical standards.
Document incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
Ensure patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate, including reports signed by a physician, before the patient visit.
Demonstrate competence in assigned patient-care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Use AIDET guidelines at all times.
Maintain HIPAA compliance standards at all times.
Transport patients to other areas in the hospital as needed.
Perform administrative duties, including filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.
Travel to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.