Medical Assistant
Company: Pediatrix
Location: Englewood
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Responsibilities:The Medical Assistant performs both
clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient
clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent
patient experience. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by
taking medical histories, accurately capturing and documenting
patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient medical
records, filing communicating with patients, and providing
documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while
maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The Medical
Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state
regulations.Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient
history, take and record vital signs, prepare patient for
examination and document all information in patient medical
record.Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through
excellent customer service and communication with patients,
families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient
care environment.Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced
practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and
office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of
physician and advance practice provider.Perform applicable medical
procedures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, administer
injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by
state regulations.Communicate information and instructions to
patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or
nursing staff and ensure patient's understanding of the
information.Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and
follow-up appointments, and communicate teste results to
patients.Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate
medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization
as required.Respond to calls and requests for referrals and
appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from
patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies.
Maintains patient files, records, and other information.Other
duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education Level: Diploma from an
accredited program for Medical Assistants required. MA
certification required; if not currently certified, certification
must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year dependent on state
requirements.Experience Years:1+ years' experience in office-based
setting preferred.1+ years' OB/GYN Medical Assisting experience is
strongly preferred.Experience Industry: HealthcareCPR certification
requiredMust have the ability to follow universal
precautions,Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA
regulations.Benefits and Compensation:Benefits for Full Time
employees and qualified dependents:Medical, Dental, Vision
InsuranceProgyny Fertility BenefitsTeladoc Health and Second
Opinion Services401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**Employee
Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*Basic Employee; Spouse;
Child Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D)Employee Optional Life and AD&DShort & Long Term
DisabilityPre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee and
Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Family Medical Leave Act
(FMLA)Parental Leave BenefitSick Pay BankEmployee Assistance
Program (EAP)Group Aflac PoliciesIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployee
Charitable FundCare.comContinuing Education AssistanceVarious
Discount Programs*Part Time Regular employee classifications also
receive this benefit**Available to part-time regular and part-time
casual employees aged 21 and overThe pay for this position ranges
from $19.00 - $26.00 per hour and is based on years of relevant
experience.This job posting will remain open, and we will continue
to accept applications until an offer has been extended and
accepted.About Us:Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's
leading providers of highly specialized health care for women,
babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single
neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.
Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing
coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to
women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in
hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's
high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant
investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety
initiatives.Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are
becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings
can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site:
www.pediatrix.com/careers.#PedMAPediatrix is an Equal Opportunity
Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
veteran status.
Keywords: Pediatrix, Longmont , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Englewood, Colorado
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