Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)
• Support focus: Clinical and clerical back-office support to pediatric providers
• Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours/day, Monday–Friday (weekends as needed)

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to pediatric providers and the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that help deliver high-quality patient care. Assists with implementation of the medical plan of care and supports smooth patient and department workflow under the direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of back-office and patient-related tasks supporting patient care
• Prepare patients for exam and support clinical flow within the department
• Help ensure patients and families/support groups receive clear, professional communication
• Interpret data and instructions and follow standardized procedures
• Work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks with interruptions
• Travel to assigned PAMF sites may be required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an MA program (diploma within 90 days)
• Completed Medical Assistant externship (160 hours) verified on the school website
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Competency in basic medical assisting tasks (vital signs, preparing patients for exam, administering injections)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package offered (benefits eligibility indicated).