Pediatric Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Greets all patients in a professional and friendly manner.
2. Takes vital signs of patients: height, weight, blood pressure, indicates reason for visit, brief review of medical history and prepares patients for examination by provider.
3. Obtains records and performs indicated “in-house” lab tests, immunization, hem-occult and any other tests as ordered by a provider. Obtains results for providers when necessary.
4. Performs Rapid HIV testing.
5. Performs EKG’s as ordered by a provider.
6. Completes necessary document accurately for all lab work.
7. Provides assistance to provider during physical examination and/or specialty procedures as needed.
8. Completes & enters data into patient’s records and submits all forms in a timely manner.
9. Maintains medical unit supplies in laboratory and exam rooms.
10. Attends and participates in meetings as required.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification in Medical Assistant
• Certification in CPR
• Phlebotomy Certification a plus
• Minimum one year of Medical Assistant experience
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly desirable
• Bilingual Preferred (in Spanish)

Company DescriptionT.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.\r\n\r\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.