Parkside Pediatrics - MA / CMA

Parkside Medical Group | The Onyx Group•Inman, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkside Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care in the office setting and help providers and staff coordinate patient care. The role serves as a primary liaison among patients, families, staff, and providers and works both autonomously and collaboratively. The position is supervised by the Clinical Coordinator and is located at the Boiling Springs office. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves communicating with clinical, clerical, and billing departments, providers, patients, and families; maintaining accurate medical records; providing general nursing care; administering and documenting medications, vaccines, and treatments; and maintaining exam rooms, the lab area, supplies, and treatment equipment. At Parkside Pediatrics, the Medical Assistant also coordinates preventative well-visit scheduling while rooming patients. The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous or infectious materials and situations requiring extensive safety precautions. Work hours may be shortened as business needs dictate. Physical demands include moderate activity, possible lifting or handling of children or objects up to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, or walking for more than four hours per day, and potentially prolonged telephone use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of approved medical abbreviations and correct English spelling.
Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, and patients with chronic or acute health problems.
Ability to adapt to various work assignments.
Good customer service skills and exceptional telephone etiquette.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous or infectious materials and situations requiring extensive safety precautions.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including potentially handling or lifting children or objects up to 50 pounds and standing, sitting, or walking for more than four hours per day.
Ability to use a telephone for prolonged periods if required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant credential.
Office experience.
Previous computer experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with clinical, clerical, and billing departments, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
Use written and verbal communication appropriate to expressing patients' and families' physical, mental, and emotional status.
Accurately complete and maintain medical records and documents.
Provide general nursing care to patients and demonstrate acceptable time-management techniques.
Maintain exam rooms and the lab area; prepare, stock, and clean rooms; and maintain treatment supplies and equipment.
Administer and document medications, vaccines, and treatments.
Maintain skills and knowledge through reading, training, and structured in-services.
Attend clinical meetings as scheduled.
Conduct oneself in accordance with the Tribe 513 employee manual.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Coordinate scheduling of preventative well visits while performing patient rooming duties.