Medical Assistant/ Pediatrics
Job Description
Medical Assistant / Pediatrics (Full Time)
Department: Pediatrics
Location: 89 Interchange Drive, Richmond Hill, GA
SouthCoast Pediatrics is looking for a full‑time Medical Assistant for our Richmond Hill location, Mon‑Fri day shift.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
- Control patient flow in clinic.
- Prepare patient charts for appointments.
- Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
- Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
- Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
- Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.
- Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.
- Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.
- Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing and other lab functions as requested.
Qualifications
- Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.
- Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients’ families.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.
- Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.
Education / Experience
High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or
- Medical Assistant in the military, or
- EMT-A or paramedic.
An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have a national certification in medical assisting and a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following a thorough evaluation of the individual's experience; training/education; skills and qualifications, a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant.
Benefits
Health, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and voluntary insurance (critical illness, short term disability, life, identity theft). PTO, holidays, and bereavement leave.
EEO Statement
EEO, DFW, MFVD
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