Medical Assistant; MA - Pediatric Clinics

Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatric Clinics

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$21.45/hr - $32.20/hr

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast‑paced medical practice. They help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office and perform a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health.

• Assist physicians and other clinicians with clinical duties, including taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations.
• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other clinicians.
• Measure patient’s vital signs.
• Prepare and administer vaccines and medications.
• Document patient information in the electronic health record.
• Collect specimens for testing.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of verifiable medical assistant experience within the last five years.
• Good communication skills; experience using a keyboard and computers.
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions and work rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, stoop/bend, and lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for patient lifts over 35 pounds use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when available.