Medical Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Perform quality team based patient care under the direct supervision of a clinician for both clinical and administrative functions to promote health and wellness in a safe and friendly environment. Supports clinician and care management teams in the maintenance of chronic disease management, examination and treatment of pediatric patient population. Specialty trained as applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB : (This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.)

• Maintain high quality patient experience, welcome patients; ensure a safe patient environment, office and exam room cleanliness and appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in adherence to infection control policy and procedures.
• Perform and document patient's intake vitals to include but limited to height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate; repeat and notify clinician of any abnormal findings.
• Interview patient based on age appropriateness and / or specialty needs with accurate documentation and update medical records to include chief complaint, current medications with drug name, dosing, route, medication and food allergies with reaction and severity, vaccine, medical, surgical, family, social histories, any barriers to care and home status. Obtain necessary medical records, consultation notes, hospital inpatient and / or ED discharge records, diagnostic and laboratory results for clinician review and treatment follow-up as needed.
• Prepare patient for clinician examination, ensure clinician orders performed and accurately documented. Perform with clinician supervision and assist clinicians in necessary age appropriate vision, hearing screenings, electrocardiograms with repeat as needed, suture removal, ear lavages, urine cauterization, ear piercing, wound care, specialty procedures and emergency response with proper clinician supervision.
• Perform and document vaccine and medication reconciliation with patient and state registry; provide written vaccine information statements, education of patients / parents prior to vaccine and medication administration.
• Ensure and adhere to vaccine cold change management with proper handling, storage, preparation and administration to include reporting vaccine excursion.
• Perform proper patient identifiers, buddy process validation as per policies, and perform proper vaccine and medication administration to include intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections with post-observation.
• Complete patient follow-up and tasks assigned to meet patient needs include, but not limited to, answering phones, handling correspondence, prescription refill requests, providing clinician with necessary information as needed, obtaining medication preauthorization, assisting with patient referrals, patient form completion to include DME, therapy, school clearance, sports and medication forms, arrange home, hospital care, procedures and follow up appointments, etc.
• Perform phlebotomy, lab sample collection and proper processing with documentation and report to clinician as outlined per policy.
• Medical assistants are essential members of patient-centered medical home team and will perform and meet best practice standards, quality and key performance indicators set forth by the organization.
• Other various duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information including but not limited to ePHI and PHI in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

Other Physical Requirements :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Medical foreign doctors must have a Bachelor of Science degree in General Medicine from a regionally accredited university or equivalent.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :

EXPERIENCE : Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience with MA Diploma / Certification in healthcare setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

The expected base hourly range for this position, located in Poway, CA, is $21.00 to $28.52. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Pediatric Associates offers are based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's education, work experience, and certifications, all of which are dependent on the requirements of the specific role. In addition to base salary, the Pediatrics Associates Family of Companies and its affiliates offer a comprehensive benefits package, potential incentive and recognition programs, and retirement planning (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements based on position and division).

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature of the level of the job.