Certified Nurse/Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Relationship

Responsible to: Clinical Supervisor

Workers Supervised: None

Interrelationships: Works closely with patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Provider/Practice Administrator/Nurse.
• Promotes Customer Service.
• Utilizes decision-making skills to participate in the effective management of patient and systems problems.
• Utilizes practical interpersonal skills in interactions.
• Participates in achieving clinic and patient goals.
• Comfortable with administering vaccines.
• Develops individual goals for job-related growth and development.
• Provides and facilitates the delivery of efficient, safe, and effective patient care
• Maintains patient flow promptly, obtains accurate history, documents appropriately, and communicates pertinent information to clinical staff and providers.
• Adheres to infection control policies and techniques of handling body substances and uses universal precautions on all patients.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills accurately and within a reasonable time frame.
• Prioritizes and implements quality patient care, demonstrating effective time management.
• Participates in the education of patients, families, and significant others.
• Seeks guidance and direction for successfully performing responsibilities; relates all patient care questions outside the Medical Assistant's scope of responsibility to the Provider.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills; documents and reports clearly and concisely.
• Ensures that the inventory of necessary supplies and equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures is maintained. Responsible for ensuring that examination/treatment rooms are clean and stocked with supplies.
• Excels in all aspects of job performance and holds themselves accountable for their actions.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  1. High School graduate or equivalent
  2. A current certificate from an accredited medical assistant or nursing assistant program is required.
• Training and Experience:
  1. Minimum of six months experience working as a Medical Assistant.
  2. One year of experience in a Pediatric office setting is preferred.
  3. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not mandatory.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Potential exposure to hazardous substances and disease.
• May have varied work hours.
• Must be able to perform/withstand:
  1. Sustained standing and walking

Benefits Included:

• Competitive salaries
• The employer pays for discounted health coverage for the employee, and additional dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense
• $50,000 Basic Life Insurance offered at no cost to employee; additional coverage available for purchase
• Dental & Vision plans are offered at the employee's expense
• PTO (Paid Time Off) in addition to 6 paid holidays
• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement for students seeking medical degrees/certifications

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Midland Pediatric Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and any individual seeking employment will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, veteran status, or disability. Anyone with questions should contact the Practice Administrator.