MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Description: North Austin Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Austin office location. We hope that you will embrace our mission to provide a personal approach to our patients while delivering the high-quality care that we are known for. Are you an empathetic and friendly person who is passionate about health and wellness? Do you enjoy creating a welcoming atmosphere for your clients? You might be just the person we are looking for. Since 1997 we pride ourselves on offering a caring, personalized approach while being committed to the highest quality of care that makes the office a welcoming environment for everyone. We have been passionate about serving the Austin area with offices added in Cedar Park and Leander. The ideal candidate will work in a clinical environment assisting providers in treating patients in the clinic. They will serve as the first line of patient support in preparation of the patient's visit with the Provider, whether ill or well. Core Duties: Patient Triage--monitor calls and portal messages, respond timely per triage policy and protocol · Monitor patient flow from arrival through rooming patients and checking vitals · Assisting providers in a clinical setting by performing lab swabs and administering vaccinations and other procedures · Perform routine laboratory work in the office · Clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient by sterilizing instruments and restocking exam room supplies · Calling patients with routine lab results · Complete lab requisitions and prepare specimens for testing · Review laboratory reports in charts after physician reviews · Additional administrative duties related to patient care Skills: · Ability to employ tact, diplomacy, and compassion in addressing issues and patient needs is required · Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and interpersonal -are required · Ability to relate to children · Must possess excellent time management skills · Well Organized and punctual Hours: · Full Time · Monday thru Friday shifts from 7:40am -5:15pm, with one Saturday morning per 4-6 weeks from 7:40am-12:00 pm. Benefits: Hourly salary, depending on experience, $18.00-$20.00 per hour · Health, dental, vision insurance · Short term disability insurance · 401k · Paid benefit time This job ad is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. North Austin Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States. Please visit our website to learn more about the work that we do! Requirements: The Medical Assistant candidate will be in a pediatric office setting frequently with patients and the public. Our Medical Assistant candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and run a provider on their own and must have the ability to relate to children. The shift availability for this role is Monday thru Friday shifts from 7:40am -5:15pm, with one Saturday morning per 4-6 weeks from 7:40am-12:00 pm. Clinical courses, graduation from accredited medical assistant school, certification, or previous clinical experience preferred but not required. Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage PI55bb53242e21-35216-41344269