Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

About the role

Beloit Health System is adding a Medical Assistant to our team at Beloit Clinic Pediatrics. Shift: 1st Schedule: 8a-5p Hours per week: 36 hours per week Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible Department: Beloit Clinic Pediatrics

Responsibilities

• Aid in rooming patients
• Maintain patient flow
• Return phone messages
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs
• Administer medications
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and/or treatments
• Maintain and update medical records
• Stock rooms
• Assist with medical emergencies
• Schedule appointments
• Complete pre-certifications
• Complete patient forms
• Refill medications per protocol
• Assist with clinical duties
• Order supplies
• Clean exam rooms
• Prepare patient documentation and medical record
• Escort patients to room
• Obtain vitals and update medical record
• Prepare patient for examination or procedure
• Ensure consent is signed and dated for procedures and perform "Time out" with Physician/LIP when appropriate
• Assist Physician/LIP with examinations and/or procedures
• Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update medical record after administering medication
• Maintain and update accurate electronic medical record
• Receive and handle telephone calls to department
• Assist with triaging calls under supervision of a licensed health care professional
• Aid in educating patients and families
• Schedule patients for appointments
• Ensure patient safety while handling, transporting and providing medications to patients
• Protect patients from various hazards, falls, disease exposure, etc.
• Review basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
• Adhere to infection control policies
• Perform unit specific duties according to established unit-based competencies
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Affirm timely completion of assigned duties

Requirements

• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
• Must be Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant at time of employment
• Must have Strong critical thinking abilities
• Must have Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills
• Two years clinical experience desirable
• Preferred Experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Pediatrics

Qualifications

• Reporting Relationship: Team Lead RN/MA, Clinical Manager and/or Department Director

Skills

• Effective scheduling and organization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8a-5p
• Hours per week: 36