Medical Assistant/ Pediatrics

Job Description

Medical Assistant / Pediatrics (Full Time)

Department: Pediatrics

Location: 89 Interchange Drive, Richmond Hill, GA

SouthCoast Pediatrics is looking for a full‑time Medical Assistant for our Richmond Hill location, Mon‑Fri day shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.


• Control patient flow in clinic.


• Prepare patient charts for appointments.


• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.


• Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).


• Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.


• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.


• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.


• Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.


• Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing and other lab functions as requested.

Qualifications

• Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.


• Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients’ families.


• Ability to communicate clearly.


• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.


• Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.


• Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required.

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or


2. Medical Assistant in the military, or


3. EMT-A or paramedic.

An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have a national certification in medical assisting and a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following a thorough evaluation of the individual's experience; training/education; skills and qualifications, a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant.

Benefits

Health, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and voluntary insurance (critical illness, short term disability, life, identity theft). PTO, holidays, and bereavement leave.

EEO Statement

EEO, DFW, MFVD