Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Pediatric

McLean, VA Pay From: $23 per hour

MUST: The Medical Assistant must have experience: 3 plus years of experience working in a pediatric healthcare setting Must have experience taking vitals Must have experience administering immunizations Must have manual blood pressure experience Must be comfortable treating children of all ages Must have Electronic Medical Records experience

DUTIES: The Medical Assistant - Pediatric will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure rooms and instruments are clean for patient use
• Perform vital signs on patient
• Ensure that patient history is complete, i.e.(immunization records, allergy to medications, birth weight etc...)
• Obtain a brief summary of patient complaints
• Document any immunizations needed
• Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed
• Assist doctors in any necessary procedures
• Make patient and prescription calls as needed
• Perform sensory screening as needed
• Fill out any necessary paperwork for patient i.e. (school forms, medication forms)
• Call hospitals to obtain any necessary results, i.e. (lab and x-ray results)
• Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorization for certain procedures
• Complete any necessary referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval
• Set up any home therapies for patient use
• Teach patients when necessary, i.e. (breathing treatments, newborn care, etc.)
• Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff
• Attend any necessary meetings to become up to date on changes in protocol and procedures
• Work as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care
• Assist the doctor in emergency situations
• Keep expiration dates current on all sample medications and formulas
• Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current
• Administer immunizations and medicine injections
• Follow any OSHA and Safety requirements for rooms and documentation
• Other various duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".