Medical Assistant
Trusted Doctors•Reston, VA
•$19 - $29
About The Position
RTC Pediatrics is seeking an energetic, compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced pediatric practice. The role includes clinical care, immunizations, parent education, care coordination, preparing patients for examinations, assisting providers with treatments and testing, and helping families feel supported. The position works within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience; pediatric medical group practice experience is preferred.
- Certified medical assistant.
- CPR certification.
- Competency in operating medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Experience administering vaccines.
- Knowledge needed to maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide patient care.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures, communicate clearly, work effectively with coworkers, and maintain confidentiality of clinical information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a pediatric medical group practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide general clinical care, including administering immunizations, allergy shots, and antibiotics, and performing treatments under provider direction.
- Update established patient medical records according to practice protocols, including progress notes and immunization records, and use computer templates.
- Greet patients and prepare them for provider examinations.
- Screen patients and parents for relevant information and obtain age-, gender-, and visit-appropriate vital statistics.
- Instruct patients or parents on specimen and test collection.
- Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient treatment, examinations, and testing.
- Observe, record, and report patient conditions and adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider.
- Arrange referrals to specialists, special tests, and hospital admissions.
- Provide educational materials and information to patients or parents by telephone or in person.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients’ medical and financial information.
- Keep examination rooms supplied and clean, and assist with care and maintenance of clinical supplies and equipment.
- Perform related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
