Medical Assistant, Pediatrics, LIMITED TERM
About The Position
Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs duties under the direction of a clinician. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) opportunity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
- Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship, verified on the MA school website.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Validated competency in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
- Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting patient care.
- Help maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department.
- Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
- Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
- Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
