Medical Assistant, Pediatrics Clinic

• Ensure efficient flow of patients through the healthcare setting with culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service
• Prepare patients for visits and perform limited procedures
• Schedule diagnostic tests and consultations
• Maintain patient records and organize clinic and examination rooms
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory
• Assist physicians, nurses, medical staff, interdisciplinary team members and support staff
• Schedule tests, obtain films and reports, and prepare laboratory specimens
• Assist with special procedures and examinations
• Coordinate and implement patient-care plans with the healthcare team
• Record elements of patient history for clinical staff review
• Submit, call and fax prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Record completed-procedure data in forms and medical records
• Maintain medical records and process related forms
• Maintain examination-room cleanliness, supplies, logs and equipment checks
• Greet and register patients, schedule appointments, process insurance forms, prepare financial records, answer phones and enter ambulatory care charges
• Perform simple procedures, vital signs, height, weight and screening procedures, documenting results in medical records

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least one year as a Medical Assistant or CCMA or NCRMA certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Basic typing and word processing
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, medical record management, and clinical support within a healthcare setting. Capable of performing clinical procedures, maintaining patient flow, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Record Management
• Customer Service Skills

• Patient Preparation
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Procedure Documentation
• Diagnostic Test Scheduling
• Laboratory Specimen Preparation
• Insurance Form Processing
• Typing and Word Processing
• Clinical Procedure Assistance
• Patient History Recording
• Inventory Management

• Culturally Sensitive Care
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS)

• Healthcare Setting
• Patient Flow
• Clinical Staff Support
• Ambulatory Care
• Patient Care Plans