What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/EMT position at Altitude Pediatrics?
Full Job Description
About us: Altitude Pediatrics LLC. is a dedicated pediatric primary care office committed to providing exceptional healthcare to children from infancy through adolescence. Our team of compassionate professionals work collaboratively to ensure the well-being and healthy development of our young patients.
Job Summary: A medical assistant will assist healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care to our young patients, from infants to adolescents. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, recording vital signs, administering vaccinations, and providing support during medical procedures. The pediatric medical assistant will also educate families on health maintenance and assist with administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
Clinical Duties:
· HIPPA: understands and demonstrates HIPPA regulations and puts it into action.
· Taking Vital Signs: Measuring and recording patients’ blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates.
· Patient Preparation: Preparing patients for examinations, explaining procedures, and assisting during exams. Recognizing what vitals, the patient is needing for the reason they are being seen.
· Sample Collection: Drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and performing basic lab tests.
· Phone calls: calling the correct patient and relaying any results to pt that have been verified from a provider, updating patients/parents on any referrals they may be requesting
· Triage: gathering all and any information for triage calls. Using resources (Childrens App, BartSchmitt, Healthy Children .org, or provider) and relaying correct triage information to parents/patient.
· Scheduling Appointments: knowing when and how to schedule appointments appropriately.
· Reviewing Charts: reviewing a patient chart before rooming to prep for vaccines, labs, and vitals. Also making sure all previous growth points and vaccines are entered into the chart correctly. Checking to see if patient is due/needs any in house labs (lead, hemoglobin, cholesterol, glucose, hemoccult, urines,)
· Extra Responsibilities: nurse visits as needed, stocking rooms, ensure a clean and sanitary environment by performing cleaning duties as required.
Administrative Duties:
· Scheduling appointments: Managing appointments and follow-ups
· Medical Records: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records
· Communication: Acting as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, answering phones, and responding to inquiries
General Duties:
· Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.61 - $21.14 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21