Medical Assistant

Overview

Responsibilities

The

Medical Assistant performs both

clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient

clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent

patient experience.  The Medical Assistant supports patient

care by taking medical histories, accurately capturing and

documenting patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient

medical records, filing communicating with patients, and providing

documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while

maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.  The Medical

Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state

regulations.

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Greet and escort

patient to exam room, gather patient history, take and record vital

signs, prepare patient for examination and document all information

in patient medical record.

Support delivery

of high‐quality patient experience through excellent customer

service and communication with patients, families and other care

providers while ensuring a safe patient care

environment.

Provide assistance to physician

and / or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting

medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and

supervision of physician and advance practice provider. .

Perform applicable medical procedures

collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer

injections / immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by

state regulations.

Communicate

information and instructions to patients as directed by physician,

advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient's

understanding of the information.

Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and

follow‐up appointments, and communicate teste results to patients.

Ensure exam rooms are clean and

stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and

prepare sterilization as required.

Respond to calls and requests for referrals and

appointments, triage and process messages, and requestes from

patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies.

Maintains patient files, records, and other information.

Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Education

Level : Diploma from an accredited program for Medical

Assistants required.  MA certification required; if not

currently certified, certification must be obtained within 6 months

to 1 year dependent on state

requirements.

Experience

Years : 1+ years' experience in office‐based setting

preferred.

Experience

Industry : Healthcare

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CPR

certification required

Must have the

ability to follow universal precautions,

Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA

regulations.

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Benefits and

Compensation

Take

great care of the patient, every day and every

way.TM  At Pediatrix & Obstetrix,

that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view

our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset

is YOU.

We

take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of

plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and

overall well‐being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited

to : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA,

Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee

Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost,

while others require a cost share between employees and the

company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for

these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our

benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix &

Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their

families.

About

Us

Pediatrix

Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly

specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979,

Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a

national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix‐affiliated

clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate

and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children

across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and

office‐based practices. The group's high‐quality, evidence‐based

care is bolstered by significant investments in research,

education, quality‐improvement and safety

initiatives.

Please

Note : Fraudulent job postings / job scams are becoming increasingly

common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the

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site :   www.pediatrix.com / careers .

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Pediatrix

is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability or veteran

status.