Medical Assistant- Pediatrics
About The Position
Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include preparing a treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment. Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and documents all information in the patient's chart. Interviews patients to obtain their medical history and records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files. Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Requires good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to prioritize workload while remaining flexible. May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines.
Requirements
- One (1) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant
- Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to maintain confidentiality following HIPAA
- Demonstration of mature judgment
- Attention to detail, organized, ethical, and reliable
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a courteous and friendly manner
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese
Responsibilities
- Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining medical records
- Preparing a treatment room for patient exams
- Recording patient medical history
- Cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
- Escorting patients to exam rooms
- Interviewing patients
- Measuring vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
- Documenting all information in the patient's chart
- Obtaining patient's medical history
- Recording patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
