Medical Assistant - CNPA Clinton

Job Description - Medical Assistant - CNPA Clinton ($2k Sign on Bonus) (250003BH)

Job Description

Medical Assistant - CNPA Clinton ($2k Sign on Bonus) - ( 250003BH )

Description

The Medical Assistant (Children's National Pediatricians & Associates) performs a variety of basic medical, patient care and administrative activities to assist providers with patient care management in a primary care setting. The practice location is located in Clinton, MD.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus

Minimum Education
:
High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant training program

Minimum Work Experience
: 1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
:

• Basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Medical equipment and medical terminology.
• Experience with electronic medical records.

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; verify patient by name, age and date of birth; review electronic health record for immunizations and labs; perform and record vital signs in HER; instruct patient in basic testing requirements and medical procedures; clean exam and treatment rooms after patient encounter.
• Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed by provider.
• Collect and process lab specimens.
• Observe and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history.
• Prepare and maintain medical supplies and equipment.

• Process lab referrals within electronic health care module.
• Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.
• Perform vaccine inventory and have knowledge of storage and vaccine handling process.
• Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history.
• Complete requests for school and medication forms.

• Accurately document immunization history in electronic health record.
• Communicate to assigned staff discrepancies in immunization history, labs, medications, etc.
• Understand guidelines regarding HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
• Develop a working knowledge of insurances and billing processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Vaccine for Children and private stock vaccines Demonstrate knowledge of Referrals.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Maryland-Clinton

CNPA Clinton 9015 Woodyard Road Suite 111 Clinton 20735

Administrative Support / Customer Service

Childrens Peds and Assoc

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift :
Day

Work Schedule :
Full-Time

37668.8 - 62774.4

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