Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

Department:
01450 AMG Chicago 1945 W Wilson - Pediatrics: General
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Scheduling details:
Schedule: The MA shifts vary based on the providers’ clinic hours each day. Each MA at our clinic is assigned to a provider; therefore, MA scheduling will mirror the provider they are working with.
Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 8am-7pm
Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm (All team members are required to work at least (1) Saturday a month.)
Shifts:
8am-4:30pm
8am-5pm
8:30am-5pm
11am-7pm (required to work one evening clinic/week)
Pay Range:
$22.90 - $34.35
Major Responsibilities:
Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.
May serve as a role champion or on a committee.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education