Urgent Seeking-Certified Medical Assistant

Full-Time Position

Job description for Medical Assistant

SUMMARY - Pediatrics of Arlington, PLC. is located on the campus of Virginia Hospital Center, we have been serving the families of Northern Virginia and the greater Washington D.C. area for more than 60 years. This is your opportunity to be part of a medical team where you can truly make an impact on your patient’s health and developmental needs. We can offer great hours and an enjoyable work atmosphere. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also extremely rewarding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screens patients upon arrival to appointment-assess for “SICK” status.
• Has patient get undressed appropriately (infant, child).
• If new patient, locates old records from filing.
• Reviews immunization records, if no records ascertain those records have been requested or accessed through Registry (checks with parent and/or front desk).
• Obtains appropriate vital signs for each visit.
• Obtains appropriate history.
• Documents and charts, height, weight, and BMI (for all PE and Med checks).
• If patient has a school form, sports form, or pre-op form, will start filling this form out.
• Prepares patient for visit (gives gown, advises parent to undress child).
• Prepares room for visit.
• Assists with room cleaning at end of day.
• Ascertains that rooms are adequately stocked at the end of the day (paperwork, immunization information, t-shirts, gowns, towels, ear speculae, etc.).
• Lead letters: Sends out lead results from patient visits when appropriate.
• Files Newborn Screens (PKU)-has provider review and sign them, scan into patient chart and record.
• Under supervision by RN, NP, or MD: may give vaccinations, obtain throat culture, perform urinalysis, throat culture, or urine culture, collect rapid COVID, PCR, etc.
• Back up support for Front Desk.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• 1-2 years medical office experience in pediatrics, preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task and can pay close attention to detail is a must.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25