Part-Time Pediatric Medical Assistant - Opportunity for Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Pediatric Medical Assistant – Opportunity for Full-Time

Windermere Pediatrics

Windermere Pediatrics is a small, independent pediatric practice seeking an experienced and dependable Part-Time Pediatric Medical Assistant to join our team, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position .

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with children and has hands-on experience administering vaccines and injections .

This position will begin part-time, but for the right candidate, there is potential to grow into a full-time, long-term position with our practice.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
• Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, and other measurements
• Assist providers with examinations and patient care
• Administer pediatric vaccines and injections
• Prepare vaccines for administration
• Properly document administered vaccines
• Assist with vaccine inventory and storage
• Perform basic point-of-care testing
• Collect and prepare specimens when necessary
• Maintain and stock exam rooms
• Follow infection-control and clinical safety procedures
• Assist with patient and parent questions within the Medical Assistant's scope
• Help providers and other team members as needed

Vaccine Experience

Previous hands-on experience administering vaccines and injections is required.

Pediatric vaccine experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable administering vaccines to infants, children, and adolescents.

You should also be comfortable working with children who may be nervous, crying, moving, or resistant during vaccine administration and know how to safely work with parents and other clinical staff.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on Medical Assistant experience
• Experience administering vaccines and injections
• Comfortable working with children and parents
• Knowledge of proper injection techniques
• Knowledge of basic infection-control procedures
• Dependable and punctual
• Friendly and professional
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team

Strongly Preferred

• Previous pediatric Medical Assistant experience
• Experience administering vaccines to infants and young children
• Familiarity with routine childhood immunizations
• Experience with vaccine documentation and inventory
• Experience with point-of-care testing
• Experience with PCC (Physician's Computer Company) or another EHR

Schedule & Growth Opportunity

This position will begin part-time with the possibility of becoming full-time based on performance, reliability, office needs, and mutual fit.

Some Saturday availability may be required.

We are especially interested in candidates who are looking for an opportunity to grow into a long-term full-time position with our practice.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who:

• Enjoys working with children
• Is confident administering vaccines
• Is patient with nervous children and parents
• Is friendly and personable
• Is dependable and punctual
• Works well with others
• Is willing to help wherever needed
• Wants to grow with a small independent pediatric practice

Why Work With Windermere Pediatrics?

We are a small, independent pediatric office that values our patients, families, and employees.

Our office has a friendly, relaxed environment where everyone works together. We're looking for someone who wants more than just a temporary position and would like the opportunity to become a long-term member of our team.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Please answer the following questions with your application:

1. How many years of Medical Assistant experience do you have?
2. Do you have hands-on experience administering vaccines and injections?
3. Have you administered vaccines to infants and children?
4. Have you previously worked in a pediatric office?
5. Are you familiar with routine childhood immunizations?
6. Which EHR systems have you previously used?
7. What days and hours are you currently available?
8. Would you be interested in transitioning into a full-time position in the future?

Applicants should have previous hands-on experience administering vaccines or injections.

Windermere Pediatrics is a trusted pediatric practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medical care to children from infancy through adolescence. Located in the heart of Orlando's Metro West area, we focus on building lasting relationships with families while promoting the health and well-being of our young patients in a warm, supportive environment.

Company Description

Windermere Pediatrics is a trusted pediatric practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medical care to children from infancy through adolescence. Located in the heart of Orlando's Metro West area, we focus on building lasting relationships with families while promoting the health and well-being of our young patients in a warm, supportive environment.