Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Pediatric

McLean, VA

Pay From: $23 per hour

• 3 plus years of experience working in a pediatric healthcare setting
• Must have experience taking vitals
• Must have experience administering immunizations
• Must have manual blood pressure experience
• Must be comfortable treating children of all ages
• Must have Electronic Medical Records experience

• Ensure rooms and instruments are clean for patient use
• Perform vital signs on patient
• Ensure that patient history is complete, i.e. immunization records, allergy to medications, birth weight etc…
• Obtain a brief summary of patient complaints
• Document any immunizations needed
• Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed
• Assist doctors in any necessary procedures
• Make patient and prescription calls as needed
• Perform sensory screening as needed
• Fill out any necessary paperwork for patient i.e. school forms, medication forms
• Call hospitals to obtain any necessary results, i.e. lab and x‑ray results
• Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorization for certain procedures
• Complete any necessary referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval
• Set up any home therapies for patient use
• Teach patients when necessary, i.e. breathing treatments, newborn care, etc.
• Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff
• Attend any necessary meetings to become up to date on changes in protocol and procedures
• Work as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care
• Assist the doctor in emergency situations
• Keep expiration dates current on all sample medications and formulas
• Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current
• Administer immunizations and medicine injections
• Follow any OSHA and Safety requirements for rooms and documentation
• Other various duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.