Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
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About Our Company
Were a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @ @ @ @ @ @ or @.
Job Description
Essential Job functions:
- Responsible for assisting physician PA or NP with clerical duties patient flow/care procedures scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.
- Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system following all appropriate workflows.
- Responsible for coordinating required testing prior to admission and ensuring all information and consents are on site for patients admission/procedure.
- Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.
- Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patient.
- Effectively communicates problems concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
- 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 known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
- 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 troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
- Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
General Job functions:
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling inpatient outpatient and special procedures.
- Arranges for specialty equipment/ services as needed.
- Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services as needed.
- Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for hospital and our patient procedures.
- Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements.
- Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures.
- Logs surgical procedures as needed.
- Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with physicians and nursing staff.
- Other job duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Pushing and pulling taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical strength to lift heavy objects carts or items taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical mobility which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.
- Physical agility which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Balance is maintained during climbing bending and/or reaching.
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing prolonged standing/bending walking).
Environmental Risks:
- Chemicals Chemotherapy and Fumes
- Loud noises
- Vibration
- Extreme temperatures
- Confined spaces
- Allergens: dust mold and/or pollen
- Magnetic fields
- Radiation
- Sharps
- Latex
- Combative Patients/Visitors
Blood-borne Pathogens:
- Exposure to infectious hazards blood body fluids non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
- Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements:
- High School graduate/GED required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification Required
- Heart saver certification required.
- 2-4 years experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to use problem solving critical thinking and priority setting skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender status) national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability genetic information marital status pregnancy military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
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