Pediatric Urgent Care- Medical Assistant(Part-time) Herndon, VA

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SummaryThe Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Medical Assistant roles is an opportunity for a pediatric medical assistant to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Description

Job Responsibilities:

Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations

Greet and register patients as they arrive

Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intake

Prepare patients for X-rays

Perform and document routine labs, such as throat and urine cultures (venipuncture experience preferred)

Irrigate and assist with wounds

Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab

Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice

Keep exam rooms and front reception stocked with adequate supplies

Maintain order and cleanliness of the waiting room area

Practice standard safety practices and precautions

Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies and notifying medical team (nurse, urgent care tech, and physician)

Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential

Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Assistant patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed

Perform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or provider in other medical procedures

Provide exceptional customer services

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant

Knowledge or EKG placement and processing in children

Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture

Demonstrate a professional and friendly demeanor

Strong communications and organizational skills

Prior pediatric experience

Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office Suite

Willing to learn medical software

Experience with medical records preferred

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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