Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies

Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

And now were proud to say were part of the VillageMD family.

VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients homes and online appointments.

Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.

Why become a Villager?

When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want ameaningful career with impact.The work we dois changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.

Were reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the centerof our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to dowhats best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate siteVillageMD.com.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• All other duties as assigned
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Provide scribing services.

General Job Functions:

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Job Requirements:

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Allergens: dust, mold, and/or pollen
• Combative Patients / Visitors

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degrees preferred.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification, required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Travel:

• Travel to satellite locations as needed

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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