Pediatric Medical Assistant- Wellington Location

Job Description

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Secure patient information and maintains patient confidentiality
• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• The ability to administer injections.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Bilingual preferred: English and Spanish.
• Minimum one year working as an MA.
• Pediatrics experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May require prolonged period of standing, walking and bending
• Ability to move/lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Must be able to move/assist with moving patients

Qualifications

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

• Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Required)

• Spanish ( Plus)

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

• Work authorization (Required)