Medical Assistant, Part Time - Pediatrics

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** Job Description**##

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.##

Essential Job Functions:

* Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
* Maintains efficient patient flow.
* Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
* Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
* Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
* Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
* Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
* Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
* Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
* Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
* Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
* Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
* Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
* Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
* Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
* Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
* Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
* Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
* Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
* Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly
* Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
* Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
* All other duties as assigned
* Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
* Provide scribing services.## General

Job Functions:

* Other duties as assigned## Physical

Job Requirements:

* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
* Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
* Dexterity of hands and fingers.
* Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).## Environmental Risks:
* Allergens: dust, mold, and/or pollen
* Combative Patients / Visitors## Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
* High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree’s preferred.
* 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
* Medical Assistant certification, required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
* Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
* Basic…