Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where your expertise shapes healthier futures. At TriHealth, we know that exceptional pediatric care begins with exceptional providers — and that’s why we’re committed to supporting you as you support Cincinnati’s children. As part of the region’s largest primary care pediatric network, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from a child’s first days through their journey into adulthood. This position assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care. This position’s tasks include patient related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Current and active LPN licensure also acceptable
EKG
Injections
Venipuncture
Performance of common lab tests according to establish CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy
Up to 1 year experience medical/physician office setting

Responsibilities

Exhibits professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and employees and creates a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette.
Demonstrates flexibility and/or initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments.
Exhibits dependability in areas such as attendance, punctuality and the timely performance of duties.
Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with medical procedures on adults and children.
Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clean and sterile procedures in the use of medical equipment.
Assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care.
Work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care.
Patient related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties.