Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

About the role

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an independent pediatric group providing patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care for our patients, from infancy through young adulthood, through compassion, collaboration, and open communication with their families and our community. We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) to join our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Complete medication and medical prior authorizations for procedures and referrals.
• Maintain and record daily lab controls and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
• Check oxygen tanks weekly and develop, implement, and maintain control reports for quality assurance.
• Room patients and complete all intakes for patients, including documenting chief complaints, history of present illness, review of systems, past health history, allergies, medications, and vitals.
• Prepare patients for examinations by the physician, reviewing charts for immunizations, blood work, hearing, and vision.
• Arrange appointments with specialists and follow up on tests as needed.
• Process pre-certification requests for medicines as needed.
• Perform various in-office testing, such as vision, hearing, and spirometry.
• Store and handle vaccines appropriately according to protocols.
• Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Answer phones in the clinical area.
• Comply with all PHA policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Must be certified Medical Assistant with a current certification in good standing in the State of Connecticut.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience in pediatrics is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Knowledge of EHR software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent patient and family-centered care.
• Team player.

Skills

• Computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Matching 401k.
• Profit sharing.
• Vacation.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position requiring 30 to 37.5 hours per week, day shifts, evenings, and possible weekends and holidays as needed. Shift differentials are offered for evening, weekend, and holiday work.