Parkside Pediatrics - Medical Assistant

Tribe 513•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care in the office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff and providers. Works both autonomously and collaboratively. Communicates with clinical, clerical and billing departments, providers, patients and families to ensure continuity of care. Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents. Performs telephone triage utilizing approved protocols. Provides general nursing care to patients. Demonstrates acceptable time management techniques. Maintains exam rooms and lab area. Prepares, stocks and cleans rooms as well as maintains supplies and equipment for treatment. Administers/documents medication, vaccines, and treatments. Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training and other structured in-services. Attends clinical meetings as scheduled. Conducts self in accordance with Tribe 513 employee manual. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Maintains the lab area and lab processes (For Parkside Pediatrics). Coordinates scheduling of preventative well visits while performing patient rooming duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Possess knowledge of approved medical abbreviations and correct spelling of the English language.
Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
Ability to adapt to various work assignments.
Possess good customer service skills and exceptional telephone etiquette.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
If no experience, requires 2 recommendations from faculty and/or extern program.
Office experience preferred.
Previous computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Communicates with clinical, clerical and billing departments, providers, patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
Performs telephone triage utilizing approved protocols.
Provides general nursing care to patients.
Demonstrates acceptable time management techniques.
Maintains exam rooms and lab area.
Prepares, stocks and cleans rooms as well as maintains supplies and equipment for treatment.
Administers/documents medication, vaccines, and treatments.
Maintains skills and knowledge base through reading, training and other structured in-services.
Attends clinical meetings as scheduled.
Conducts self in accordance with Tribe 513 employee manual.
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Maintains the lab area and lab processes (For Parkside Pediatrics).
Coordinates scheduling of preventative well visits while performing patient rooming duties.