Pediatric Medical Assistant: Greenspoint/Sugar Lan

Company: St. Hope Foundation
Location: Houston
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: We are seeking a PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT to become a part of our team! You will be responsible for direct patient care and administrative duties for the pediatric care services (birth – 18 years of age).Responsibilities Activities of a Pediatric Medical Assistant will include, but is not limited to the following:

• Serve as the primary assistant to the pediatrician.
• Provide services including (but not limited to) measurement of vital signs, height, weight, hearing and vision tests, and spirometry testing.
  • Administers vaccines and oral medication and performs routine laboratory tests.
  • Performs routine procedures as injections, venipunctures and sterile dressing changes as directed by medical personnel
  • Perform medication inventory control checks
    • Perform essential work within Electronic Health Record system and program data entry systems with a high degree of accuracy and completeness
    • Follow-up on client referrals
    • Participate in marketing efforts to promote the pediatric program
    • Knowledgeable of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
      • Communicate in a culturally competent and effective manner to clients/caregivers regarding the services availableQualifications
        • Medical Assistant training or equivalent clinical training
        • Medical Assistant certification through an accredited entity.
        • Medical Assistance experience - 2 years minimum of proven work history.
        • working in pediatrics or family practice setting
        • Good keyboard skills - 35 wpm
        • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
        • Detailed oriented and organized
        • Great interpersonal and communication skills
        • Excellent customer service skills
        • Can demonstrate compassion and patient with children and their families.
        • COVID-19 Vaccinated
        • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plusWorking Conditions
          • The position occasionally requires sitting, standing and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required
          • Must be willing to travel to Greenspoint and Sugar Land Health CentersEmployment Benefits:
            • Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off Plan, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401k (6% Match), Paid Federal Holidays

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