Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Chevy Chase, MD.

MUST:

At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant

At least 1 year of experience in Pediatrics or 2 years in Family Practice

Ability to work in fast paced environment and be organized

Strong clinical skills

Ability to give injections and EKG's

Obtain vitals

Strong knowledge of medications

Process prescriptions

Must have strong experience utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Good communication and business acumen skills

High School Diploma

DUTIES:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for the following:

Room patients and obtain vitals and histories

Assist physician in exam room

Enter and update patient information into Electronic Medical Records

Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant

Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required

Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls

Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants

Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.