Parkside Pediatrics - Medical Assistant

Tribe513 | The Onyx Group • Simpsonville, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care in the office setting and assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. This role functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff, and providers. The Medical Assistant works both autonomously and collaboratively, ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with clinical, clerical, and billing departments, as well as with patients and families.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferably 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.
• 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.
• Previous computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with clinical, clerical and billing departments, providers, patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates communication skills (both written and verbal) suitable to express the physical, mental and emotional status of patients and families.
• Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
• Performs telephone triage utilizing approved protocols.
• Provides general nursing care to patients and demonstrates acceptable time management techniques.
• Maintains exam rooms and lab area, prepares, stocks and cleans rooms, and 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 and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Maintains the lab area and lab processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees