Medical Assistant - Tenney Pediatrics
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in Swope Health Services’ Tenney Pediatric Clinic as part of a patient-centered care team. The role involves receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment, taking vital signs and medical and social histories, assisting providers with examinations and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record. Under the general supervision of a medical provider, the Medical Assistant performs general medical services, including medication administration and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role supports the delivery of quality, accessible, safe, and patient-centered care. The employee must be willing to travel to Swope satellite clinics and temporary testing sites when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
- Certification as an NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA, or CCMA; alternatively, two years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care facility, or hospital may initially substitute for certification, with certification required as a future condition of employment.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
- Ability to work with staff, visitors, and clients.
- Willingness to travel to Swope satellite clinics and temporary testing sites if needed.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prepare patients for medical examination and treatment.
- Take patients’ vital signs and medical and social histories.
- Assist providers with examinations and treatment.
- Enter clinical data into the electronic health record.
- Perform general medical services under the general supervision of a medical provider, including medication administration and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Travel to Swope satellite clinics and temporary testing sites if needed.
Benefits
- Medical benefits, including a Health Savings Account option
- Dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid days off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays
- One annual paid personal day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
