The Pediatric Medical Assistant position fills many essential roles for the clinic to funtion effectively.

Responsibilities include:

direct patient care, effective communication between co-workers, coordination between patients, resources and more. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Health Care Providers and/or Medical Director, including but not limited to: EKGs, injections/immunizations for children and adults, visual and audio tests, chaperoning durinig sensitive exams, assisting provider during minor procedures, fill in for front desk as needed. Appropriately chart all necessary patient information in the EMR Identify critically ill paitents that need immediate attention and inform provider Assist providers with patient follow-up and other necessary tasks in the best interest of the patient Keep all exam rooms stocked and clean Ability to use all aspects of Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) Have a full working knowledge and understanding of the Vaccines for Children (VCF) program Deal with all paperwork in appropriate fashion (scanning, filing, faxing etc.) Proper use of all lab equipment and lab tests Obtain all patient communication and direct to appropriate parties according to timelines set by clinic protocol Prepare and administer vaccines correctly based on the vaccines indications Responsible to the Office Manager, Lead Medical Assistant and Medical Director