Pediatric Medical Assistant

The Pediatric Medical Assistant position fills many essential roles for the clinic to funtion effectively. Responsibilities include: direct patient care, effective communication between co-workers, coordination between patients, resources and more. Key Responsibilities - Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Health Care Providers and/or Medical Director, including but not limited to: EKGs, injections/immunizations for children and adults, visual and audio tests, chaperoning durinig sensitive exams, assisting provider during minor procedures, fill in for front desk as needed. - Appropriately chart all necessary patient information in the EMR - Identify critically ill paitents that need immediate attention and inform provider - Assist providers with patient follow-up and other necessary tasks in the best interest of the patient - Keep all exam rooms stocked and clean - Ability to use all aspects of Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) - Have a full working knowledge and understanding of the Vaccines for Children (VCF) program - Deal with all paperwork in appropriate fashion (scanning, filing, faxing etc.) - Proper use of all lab equipment and lab tests - Obtain all patient communication and direct to appropriate parties according to timelines set by clinic protocol - Prepare and administer vaccines correctly based on the vaccines indications - Responsible to the Office Manager, Lead Medical Assistant and Medical Director