Senior Medical Assistant

This role is for a Pediatric Medical Assistant, who will work with pediatricians providing pediatric care. This role provides the opportunity for the medical assistant to be involved in front office, back office, medical home care, and some office administration duties.

At the Front office the medical assistant will be responsible for controlling the flow of patients through the office and collecting co-pays and other forms of payment. At the Back office, the medical assistant will work directly with patients and the doctor. As a Medical Home Care Coordinator, the medical assistant will engage in social work with patients to complete their medical care plans and improve their health care. In addition, the medical assistant has the opportunity to perform some of the office administration roles.

Back Office Duties:

Patients often spend the most time when you are assisting in back office duties. In this role the medical assistant will take patient vitals, including blood pressure, height, length and weight.

After vitals are complete, the patient is escorted into an examination room where a brief history is taken. The medical assistant will ask about the reason for the visit and collect symptom information for the patient chart.

If the patient is visiting the doctor for vaccinations, the pediatric medical assistant will visit the room after the doctor talks with the patient and parent. The doctor writes orders for specific vaccinations. Pediatric medical assistants give the patient vaccinations and record the location of injection, lot number, vaccination name and method of injection. This information is then recorded on the patient vaccination record. Between patients, back office medical assistants clean, disinfect and prepare rooms for the next patient.

From time to time, pediatric medical assistants will assist the pediatrician with circumcisions, rapid strep tests, draw blood and administer medications ordered by the pediatrician.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintaining the patient exam rooms
• Patient education
• Collaborate with providers to ensure quality patient care
• Be responsible for schedule to be fully staffed each week
• Pitch-in as medical assistant or front desk receptionist when needed

Clinical Duties:

• Performing injections
• Sterilizing instruments
• Administering medications

Front Office Duties include:

• Checking in patients.
• Collecting and verifying insurance information.
• Collecting new patient forms.
• Updating patient files.
• Scheduling laboratory tests and appointments.
• Scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Answering office phone calls.
• Setting up phone appointments.
• Verifying appointments with patients by phone.
• Collecting and processing laboratory reports.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person