Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant for Swope Health Services, you are a part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. You are responsible for receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment. This includes taking vital signs, and medical and social history, assisting the provider with the examination and treatment, and entering clinical data into the electronic health record. Under the general supervision of a medical provider, you will perform general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program
- Certified by one of the following: NRCMA, RMA, CMA, NCMA, CCMA
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified, or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire
- Ability to work with people (staff, visitors, and clients)
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital (may be initially substituted for certification)
- 5 years of experience in a private office, ambulatory care clinic, or hospital (may be initially substituted for graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and certification)
Responsibilities
- Receiving and preparing patients for medical examinations and treatment
- Taking vital signs, and medical and social history
- Assisting the provider with the examination and treatment
- Entering clinical data into the electronic health record
- Performing general medical services such as medication administration, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
