Medical Assistant Pediatrics

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.

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Job Description

Summary :

Summit Healths Medical Assistants are responsible for the daily patient care and flow of the department. MAs will gather medical histories prepare patients for exam assist with procedures prepare and administer medications deliver patient instructions and anticipate the needs of the provider they are working with while relating to the needs of the patients care.

Essential Job functions :

Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.

Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.

Maintains efficient patient flow.

Communicates & provides care consistent with 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.

Reconciles encounters daily and accurately according to policy guidelines.

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.

Accurately documents allergies in EHR.

Facilitates transition of care to UCC / Hospital.

Provides referrals and / or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.

Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.

Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Accredited CMA RMA or EMT program highly encouraged.

Experience as Medical Assistant CMA RMA EMT preferred. If no previous experience as a Medical Assistant in-house training will be required as applicable as deemed appropriate by Clinical Operations.

Pediatrics Only : Medical Assistant Certification and / or EMT license required

Upon hire and beyond existing certification and / or license of CMA RMA or Oregon State EMT-B or EMT-P must be maintained.

BLS certification.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to be a team player.

Ability to deal with difficult personalities.

Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.

Basic proficiency in computer use.

Knowledge of medical office and terminology preferred.

Experience with patient care equipment preferred.

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.

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1