Medical Assistant- PEDS

Summary :

Perform designated nursing procedures in the clinic, assist and carry out physician’s orders and other tasks as required, in a professional and efficient manner, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities :

• Move patient from waiting room to examination room in a timely manner
• Take vital signs, height and weight. Must be documented in patient chart and in i2i tracks.
• Prepares patient for examination
• Prepares needed equipment and supplies in exam room for physicians. Check exam room for cleanliness
• Administers and charts treatments, procedures and injections
• Assists physicians with examinations
• Translate between doctor and patient by explaining diets, treatments or special instructions to be followed by the patient. Translate only what provider says, unless instructed otherwise.
• Gathers correct lab and x-ray results for each patient
• Collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing and logs specimen as directed. Ensures specimen requirements are met at the time of collection. (Depending on specialty)
• Performs skillfully in an emergency situation, preparing IV for administration, being knowledgeable of contents of crash cart and emergency protocol of clinic, able to initiate CPR. (Depending on specialty)
• Administers medication by mouth, as instructed by the physician
• Performs treatments as ordered by provider and supervised by RN
• Clean specialty areas to provide back-up coverage and assist as necessary. Be knowledgeable of specialty services, instruments, supplies and equipment
• Remove all contaminated items in rooms before leaving the room.
• Soak instruments as needed in special solutions. (Depending on specialty)
• Obtains consent before minor surgical procedures
• Call all no show patients on a daily basis (the day the appointment was missed). Document the dates and times called in the patient’s chart
• Prepare and send out follow up letters on a daily basis
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with other employees and patients

Job Requirements :

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Certification required: Medical Assistant Certificate.

Experience: 1-2 years experience in physician office or hospital setting as a Medical Assistant or Patient Services Representative preferred.

Verbal and Written Skills to perform the job: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Familiarity with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Accurate keyboarding skills.

Technical knowledge and skills required to perform the job: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups. Demonstrate high levels of self-initiation and direction. Knowledge of communities we serve. Knowledge and experience working in medical settings and interacting collaboratively with medical teams. Skill in analyzing situations and making timely decisions.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Work involves sitting, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

La Maestra Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.