Medical Assistant - Part-Time (Bayside, NY)

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SummaryThe Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Medical Assistant roles is an opportunity for a pediatric medical assistant to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.
Description
Requirements: This role is open to Medical Assistants (MA) only. Candidates must have completed formal Medical Assistant training or have hands-on work experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 6 months, preferably in Pediatrics.
Applications without MA training or experience will not be considered.
Schedule: This is a part-time role that requires full availability across all office hours, with a minimum of two full shifts per week. Our office is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and shifts are assigned based on office needs. Shifts may include 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, or 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and will vary week to week. Candidates must be able to work any of these shifts, including rotating weekends and some holidays. If your availability is limited by another full-time position, this role will not be a fit. Set or preferred schedules cannot be accommodated.
Location: This position may split time between our Bayside, NY and Forest Hills, NY offices, based on needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
Greet and register patients as they arrive
Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intake
Prepare patients for X-rays
Perform and document routine labs, such as throat and urine cultures (venipuncture experience preferred)
Irrigate and assist with wounds
Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
Keep exam rooms and front reception stocked with adequate supplies
Maintain order and cleanliness of the waiting room area
Practice standard safety practices and precautions
Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies and notifying medical team (nurse, urgent care tech, and physician)
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential
Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Assistant patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
Perform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or provider in other medical procedures
Provide exceptional customer services
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Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant
Knowledge or EKG placement and processing in children
Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture
Demonstrate a professional and friendly demeanor
Strong communications and organizational skills
Prior pediatric experience
Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office Suite
Willing to learn medical software
Experience with medical records preferred
Compensation:
$19.50 - $25/hour
The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.
EEO Statement
PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.