Parkside Pediatrics - MA / CMA

Tribe513 | The Onyx Group•Greer, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care in the office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff and providers. This role involves working both autonomously and collaboratively to ensure continuity of care through effective communication with clinical, clerical, and billing departments, providers, patients, and families. The position requires accurate maintenance of medical records, telephone triage, general nursing care, and maintaining exam rooms and lab areas. Responsibilities also include administering medications and treatments, staying current with medical knowledge, attending clinical meetings, and adhering to HIPAA guidelines and company policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Possess knowledge of approved medical abbreviations and correct spelling of the English language.
Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
Ability to adapt to various work assignments.
Possess good customer service skills and exceptional telephone etiquette.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity.
May require handling/lifting of children/objects (up to 50 pounds) or standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Prolonged use of telephone may be required.

Nice To Haves

Preferably at least 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
If no experience, requires 2 recommendations from faculty and/or extern program.
Office experience preferred.
Previous computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Communicates with clinical, clerical and billing departments, providers, patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
Performs telephone triage utilizing approved protocols.
Provides general nursing care to patients.
Maintains exam rooms and lab area. Prepares, stocks and cleans rooms as well as maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.
Administers/documents medication, vaccines, and treatments.
Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training and other structured in-services.
Attends clinical meetings as scheduled.
Conducts self in accordance with Tribe 513 employee manual.
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Maintains the lab area and lab processes.
Coordinates scheduling of preventative well visits while performing patient rooming duties.