Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Eastern Shore Children's Clinic

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5 Fairhope, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Teamwork High school diploma or GED Medical Assisting Typing Medical assisting Full Job Description Company Overview Eastern Shore Children's Clinic is a dedicated pediatric practice committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to children. Our team focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both patients and their families. Summary We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at Eastern Shore Children's Clinic. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our pediatric healthcare providers by assisting with patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant training program
• Current Hepatitis B vaccine, flu vaccine, and negative TB test
• Must be team oriented individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis
• Must maintain a professional appearance
• Ability to perform procedures as listed below
• Ability to perform work which requires full range of body motion, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with varied activities, such as sitting, walking stooping, lifting, bending and reaching
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard and necessary office equipment
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and view and type on the computer for long periods
• Ability to perform work which may be stressful at times due to work load, constant interruptions, emergency situations and upset patients
• Ability to work night and weekend hours if scheduled
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment DUTIES
• Keep exam rooms full by escorting patients to exam rooms and taking vital signs
• Document patient complaints and concerns
• Reviews and updates allergies, medications, immunizations and medical history
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records at all times
• Assist physicians, nurses, and medical assistants with exams and procedures as ordered, restraining patients safely if needed
• Perform tests and procedures as ordered by physician
• Enter laboratory results as available in the patient's chart
• Perform QC as indicated on all testing procedures listed below
• Keep exam rooms and nursing stations clean and well stocked
• Maintains equipment as indicated including proper calibrations and notifies office manager of malfunction
• Performs x-rays on patients if the x-ray technician is unavailable
• Enters laboratory results from outside labs into the chart and notify physician of results
• Support and enforce infection control policies and procedures, CLIA policies, office policies, OSHA policies, and HIPPA policies
• Participate in daily huddles with care team
• Support PCMH care team as directed by team leader
• May be required to perform other duties as requested by management
• Our medical assistants are trained and allowed to give vaccines and perform x-rays.

They have undergone extensive in-office training programs and have been found to be responsible and capable . When administering vaccines, we must make certain that all parental and patient questions are answered and written vaccine information is given PRIOR to administering vaccines

PROCEDURES

• Vaccine administration for those allowed
• CBC•RS•Monospot•UA/UC by clean catch•Flu test•RSV•Ear wash•Pulse Oximetry•Tympanogram•Spirometry•Nebulizer treatments•Vision screening•Hearing screening•Newborn screen collection•Urine pregnancy test•Blood sugar•Wound dressing

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person