Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)

Category:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-378424

Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)
needed for a contract
opportunity with Yoh's client located in Redwood City, CA!

Top Skills Should You Possess:

• At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a Pediatrics setting

• Answer multi-line phone, screen and route calls, take messages for clinic staff and physicians
• Schedule and edit patient physician appointments for new and returning patients
• Schedule consultations with other clinics or physicians as needed
• Greet patients and request that patients and visitors be seated in the waiting room and communicate unexpected delays as needed
• Collect patient demographic and insurance data
• Identify and obtain services requiring authorization and appropriate process for the payer type
• Prepare the necessary equipment and supplies for exam; maintain inventory of supplies in examination rooms, replenish as required; maintain clean and orderly exam rooms, hallways and work areas
• Escort patient to exam room; measure and record vital signs
• Prepare patient for examination or treatment and perform routine screening tests; explain treatment procedures to patients
• Report patient's concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to licensed clinic personnel; document clinical information, including patient phone calls and maintain accurate and complete patient documentation according to medical profession standards
• Assist physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures and examinations; administer medication by intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections, perform skin tests, venipunctures and other technical supportive services upon the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician or nurse
• Collect and send specimens to appropriate labs for testing per protocol
• Process requests for prescription refills according to established practice
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

• High School diploma or equivalent; completion of all requirements in a recognized Medical Assistant training program
• Current CPR certification
• At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a Pediatrics setting; experience in Family Practice, Urgent Care or ER settings a plus
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of inventory management practices
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment according to physician protocols, guidelines or instructions
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
• Ability to deal with diverse patient/family interactions and demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle a high volume of interactions (phones, patients, etc.)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly EPayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs