Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Quadrant, Inc.
Dunkirk, MD 20137
About the Job
Medical Assistant Pediatrics
Dunkirk, Maryland
MUST:
Experienced Medical Assistant Pediatrics
1 plus years of Medical Assistant experience
Must have a background working in a setting with Pediatric patients
Must have experience giving vaccines
Must have experience with taking patient vital
DUTIES:
Medical Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
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 paper work 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.
Dunkirk, Maryland
MUST:
Experienced Medical Assistant Pediatrics
1 plus years of Medical Assistant experience
Must have a background working in a setting with Pediatric patients
Must have experience giving vaccines
Must have experience with taking patient vital
DUTIES:
Medical Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
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 paper work 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
Source : Quadrant, Inc.
