Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

· Responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow/care, procedures, scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.

· Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following all appropriate workflows.

· Responsible for coordinating required testing prior to admission and ensuring all information and consents are on site for patient's admission/procedure.

· Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.

· Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patient.

· Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.

· Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.

· Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.

· Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.

· Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.

· Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.

· Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste

· Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.

· Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

General Job Functions:

· Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling inpatient, outpatient and special procedures.

· Arranges for specialty equipment/ services as needed.

· Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services as needed.

· Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for hospital and our patient procedures.

· Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data.

· Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements.

· Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures.

· Logs surgical procedures as needed.

· Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with physicians and nursing staff.

· Other job duties as required.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Medical Assistant Certification Required

· Heart saver certification required.

· 2-4 years experience preferred.

· Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

· Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Pay Range: $22.02 - $27.07 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.