Medical Assistant

Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem Inc•Beverly, MA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented Medical Assistant (MA) to provide direct patient care to pediatric clients. This role operates under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Health Care Provider. The MA is expected to provide hands-on care and perform all duties within their scope of practice. Key responsibilities include managing patient flow, monitoring referrals, and conducting telephone follow-ups after patients have seen outside providers. This position is a critical team member, providing knowledge of office procedures and maintaining communication within the care team. Essential duties involve greeting patients, obtaining background information, vital signs, measurements, and preparing patients for physical examinations. The MA will also perform procedures such as capillary blood testing, vision and hearing screenings, specimen collection, and fluoride varnish application. Additional responsibilities include utilizing pre-visit tools for data collection, maintaining supply stock in exam rooms and the office, ordering medical supplies, demonstrating infection control, accurately documenting patient information, and ensuring cleanliness of exam rooms and laboratory areas. The MA is also responsible for monitoring and tracking referrals, providing age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care, adhering to practice policies, meeting physical demands, and maintaining standards set by the AAMA or ARMA.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent organization
Ability to work independently as well as function as part of the care team
Ability to handle sensitive medical information/HIPAA compliance
Working knowledge of EMR, Microsoft office and email
A high school diploma or graduation equivalency degree (GED) required

Nice To Haves

Certification to practice as a medical assistant or certified nursing assistant

Responsibilities

Greet patients in a timely manner after check in and obtain necessary background information such as: reason for visit, vital signs, measurements, and prepare patient for physical examination by the doctor or nurse practitioner
Perform procedures such as: capillary blood testing, vision and hearing screenings, specimen collection, fluoride varnish application
Utilize pre-visit tools to collect patient data including current allergies and medications
Maintain sufficient stock of supplies in exam rooms and in the office; order medical supplies and equipment when necessary
Demonstrate basics of infection control including standard precautions
Accurately document vital signs, screening outcomes and other patient information
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and laboratory areas and prepare these areas for the next patient after they have been used
Monitor and track referrals to outside providers and services, follow up by phone with family necessary to ensure that the family has complied with MD/nursing recommendations
Provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care to clients and families
Adhere to the general policies and procedures as outlined by the practice
Ability to meet the necessary physical demands of the position
Maintain standards as outlined by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)