What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Unity Pediatrics?
Job Description:
Become a vital part of our team!
Unity Pediatrics, LLC is a pediatric medical practice that is looking for certified medical assistants who are dedicated, can multi-task, and willing to learn. Full-time position available. Pediatric experience preferred. Duties include triaging patients, obtaining vitals, assisting physicians during visits, giving vaccines to children, obtaining and processing lab specimens, registering patients and verifying insurance. Please note, there are some ADMINISTRATIVE responsibilities that involve checking insurance eligibility, scheduling, checking- in, and checking-out patients. Responsible, friendly, team-oriented candidates with great communication skills and work ethic are encouraged to apply. You will be a valued member of the team. Join us to provide an essential need for our patients.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Vaccine administration experience
- Graduate of accredited medical assistant training program-required
- Minimum 1 year experience in a pediatric medical setting-preferred
- EMR experience-required
Required skills:
- Check in patients, verify and update information in the patient’s medical record, schedule and confirm appointments.
- Competency in operating medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference on patients.
- Perform diagnostic testing including point of care testing, hearing and vision screening.
- Administer medications, immunizations, heel sticks, and finger sticks to infants and children.
- Collect, label, and process lab specimens.
- Document data collected and care provided via electronic medical record.
- Maintains patient files, records, and other information as needed.
- Prepare exam rooms for clinical visits.
- Restock supply room and maintain clinical and office supplies.
- Contribute to excellent patient satisfaction by maintaining professional communication with patients, family members, colleagues, and provide safe and quality care.
- Perform administrative duties in a timely and accurate manner. This includes: registering and verifying insurance for patients.
- Address all telephone communication promptly and courteously, including prescription refills, authorization requests, patient questions, scheduling changes, and emergency appointments.
- Obtain test results from hospitals, laboratories, radiologists, doctor offices, etc. as requested.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain proper hand hygiene and all other accepted infection control practices.
- Comply with all HIPAA guidelines, policies, and procedures.
License/Certification:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- BLS certification-preferred
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to provide a copy of your certificate?
- Which accredited MA program did you obtain your certificate from?
- We require our employees to be fully vaccinated for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Polio, and Tetanus. Are you able to provide a copy of your vaccine record or copy of serologies that prove immunity?
- How many years of MEDICAL pediatric experience do you have?
- Do you have any front desk or administrative experience? If so, please describe in detail.
- If hired, how soon can you begin to work?
- This is a multicultural practice. What languages do you speak, read or write fluently?
- Are you looking for a full time position? The job requires work 5 days a week.
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Germantown, MD 20876 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22