AMA Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic

AMA Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic

Join a dedicated healthcare team in a regional medical facility serving the heart of the Midwest. This full-time, day-shift role offers an opportunity to provide compassionate and efficient patient care in a pediatric clinic setting.

General Summary

The Medical Assistant operates within their scope to support licensed nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers. This role demands strong organizational skills, professionalism, excellent customer service, attention to detail, multitasking ability, critical thinking, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention and safe patient handling.
• Provide direct patient interaction such as escorting patients, obtaining vital signs and EKGs, verifying medications and allergies, and documenting medical histories and visit reasons accurately and promptly.
• Manage phone communications, route messages, and act as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Communicate test results to patients, assist with medication renewals and authorizations, and administer medications as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures as directed by providers.
• Complete necessary paperwork including prior authorizations and referrals efficiently.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure exam areas are clean and well-stocked.
• Educate patients and guardians on electronic health record access and benefits.
• Assist in orienting and training new medical assistants.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, and reliability while maintaining focus under pressure.

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program or equivalent experience. High school diploma required.

Experience

Preferred: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or related medical specialist, ideally in a clinical setting.

Certification/License

Preferred: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from an accredited organization such as AMT. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Requires considerable mental focus. Physical activities include lifting up to 35 lbs., frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases and occasional hostile individuals. Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids. Minimal physical discomfort expected.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc