Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)

Please note: This role is mainly in Pediatrics, but experience in adult care is also required, as you may occasionally work alongside a Primary Care provider. Some travel may be needed.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Greet and room patients, verify identity, and obtain vital signs (height, weight, BP, temperature, pulse, respiration, BMI).
• Accurately document patient medical history, medication lists, allergies, and chief complaints in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with physical exams, and minor procedures.
• Administer vaccines and medications via oral, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes according to protocols.
• Perform venipuncture for lab draws when necessary
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, HbA1c, rapid strep, lead screening, respiratory illness screening, urine dipstick, pregnancy tests).
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings as appropriate for age.
• Perform EKGs, spirometry, and basic wound care when ordered.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.

Pediatric-Specific Duties:

• Plot height, weight, and head circumference on standardized growth charts.
• Administer and document immunizations per CDC pediatric schedule and Providers advisement.
• Assist with developmental screenings and coordinate authorizations for referrals.
• Provide guidance education to parents and caregivers.
• Support comfort and safe positioning of infants and children during exams.
• Retrieve and update state immunization records.

Adult-Specific Duties:

• Assist in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma).
• Administer adult vaccines (e.g., flu, Tdap, etc.).
• Conduct routine screenings (PHQ-9, tobacco use, etc.)
• Support preventive care efforts and health education.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Schedule follow-up appointments and manage recall/reminder calls.
• Obtain referral authorizations, when necessary, assist to obtain lab results, imaging results, and specialist consultations when necessary.
• Process medication refill requests per clinic policy.
• Ensure timely documentation and completion of prior authorizations.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor and stock exam rooms and medical supply inventory.
• Ensure exam room cleanliness and infection control compliance.

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred but not necessary.

Experience:

• Experience in outpatient primary care or FQHC setting preferred.
• Experience with both pediatric and adult populations is required.
• EMR proficiency in eClinicalWorks strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole, etc.) is a plus.